As Trump Takes Office, He Still Faces Questions About Conflicts Of Interest
The president-elect has settled some of the legal and regulatory disputes he's embroiled in, but critics say his actions don't go far enough.
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Trump's Pick To Lead USDA Heads To Washington With Some Political Baggage
Sonny Perdue, who's been named to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has held many political offices in his home state of Georgia. Farmers liked him. Environmentalists, not so much.
Repeat After Me: The 35 Most Important Words Of Inauguration Day
Inauguration is full of tradition and fanfare, but the oath is the only part that is legally required for a new president to take office.
Donald Trump And Mike Pence, The Odd Couple In The White House
The vice president-elect has often come in behind to calm, clarify or clean up. What will his role be in the Trump administration?
Obama's Racial Legacy: Some Last Words On The First Black President
For Obama, race shaped both support and dissent, exposed the constraints of his office, and made the whiteness at the center of American politics permanently visible.
The Slants: Fighting For The Right To Rock A Racial Slur
The Asian-American band's case, inextricably linked to the battle over a certain NFL team, leaves some activists torn. While inclined to stand with a fellow advocate, they wonder: At what cost?
At A Virginia Planned Parenthood Clinic, Practitioners Worry For Their Patients
After Donald Trump's inauguration, Republican lawmakers once again plan to try to end federal funding that goes to Planned Parenthood. Abortions are among the health services the nonprofit provides.
Deeply Divided Couple Learns How To Navigate Politics In Trump Era
The Halprins are a house divided: Marty voted for Donald Trump; Jessica voted for Hillary Clinton. Their Connecticut home is less tense than it was right after the election. But fissures remain.
Comic Hero: Why Donald Trump's Candid Rhetoric Resonates With Supporters
Donald Trump's manner of speaking has caught the ears of supporters and detractors alike. He sounds different than past presidents, and his authentic rhetoric seems to mimic stand-up comedy.
How 'Positive Thinking' Helped Propel Trump To The Presidency
A book, The Power of Positive Thinking, and the pastor who wrote it had a tremendous influence on Donald Trump growing up. NPR takes a look at how the philosophy will influence him as president.