Red State Democrat Prepared To Work With Donald Trump On Trade
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly about the posture he and the Democratic Party plan to take toward the Trump administration.
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Government Ethics Office Says Trump Should Divest Himself Of His Businesses
Turning over Trump's business empire to his grown children to run wouldn't resolve the conflicts of his interest his presidency faces, U.S. officials say.
'Pizzagate' Suspect Planned 'Possibly' Violent Raid, Investigators Say
Federal investigators say Edgar Welch spent days planning his confrontation at Comet Ping Pong in Washington, D.C., over a rumor linking the restaurant to a child sex ring.
For Trump's Top Diplomat, Questions Loom About Conflicts Of Interest
Exxon Mobil's Rex Tillerson will likely have to divest from his vast holdings in the energy giant to become secretary of state. But even that may not address concerns about conflicts of interest.
Reports: Trump Taps Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke To Lead Interior Department
The first-term GOP congressman is a strong defender of public access to federal lands and has even broken with his party on the issue. But he also supports increased oil and gas exploration.
Reports: Trump Nominates Rep. Ryan Zinke To Head Interior Department
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke is reported to be the nominee for Interior secretary in the Trump administration. Zinke is a former Navy Seal and serves on the Natural Resources committee.
Ohio Gov. Kasich Signs 20-Week Abortion Limit, Rejects 'Heartbeat Bill'
The Republican governor decided the time-limit measure is more likely to withstand legal challenges than a separate bill tied to sounds from the fetus.
Arctic Is Warming At 'Astonishing' Rates, Researchers Say
Scientists meeting in San Francisco issue their 2016 report card. "The Arctic as a whole is warming at least twice as fast as the rest of the planet," one says, and it is getting progressively worse.
'Maybe I'm Just Being A Chicken Little'; Transcript Describes Ship's Final Hours
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a data recorder transcript from the cargo ship El Faro, which sank last year after it sailed into a hurricane. All 33 people on board died.
Study Shows The U.S. Attracts An Elite Muslim And Hindu Population
The Pew Research Center says Hindus and Muslims who have migrated recently to the U.S. are especially well-educated — in stark contrast to the schooling levels of those populations worldwide.