Politics & Government

Sen. Inhofe: Trump Pick For Defense Secretary Is 'Right One For This Time'

7:34am January 12, 2017

Rachel Martin speaks with Republican Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, who says the U.S. is threatened more than ever and Gen. James Mattis is the right pick for secretary of defense.

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Trump Continues Attacks On The Media During News Conference

7:34am January 12, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Donald Trump's attacks on the media dominated his first news conference since being elected president. He singled out BuzzFeed and CNN for criticism.

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U.S. Forces Deploy To Poland In Effort To Counter Russian Aggression

7:34am January 12, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The U.S. is sending tanks and soldiers to Poland and the Baltic states to counter a perceived threat from Russia. It's part of the biggest U.S. military deployment in Europe in decades.

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Trump Outlines Plans To Step Back From Business Empire

7:34am January 12, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Donald Trump announced that he is handing over management of his business to his adult sons and a long-time executive. Watchdog groups say Trump hasn't gone far enough to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Sen. Jeff Merkley Voices Concerns Over Rex Tillerson's Nomination

7:34am January 12, 2017

Rex Tillerson, Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, faced hours of grilling on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon about the hearing.

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Examining What We Know And Don't Know About Trump And Russia

7:34am January 12, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks Russia was behind recent hacks, but later said it could have been others. He also denied allegations that Russia has a file with damaging information about him.

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Former White House Ethics Lawyers Parse Trump News Conference

6:28am January 12, 2017

Some of Trump's most revealing remarks at the news conference were made about potential conflicts of interest. Steve Inskeep talks to ex-White House ethics lawyers, Richard Painter and Norman Eisen.

Gas prices are shown on a sign at a 7-11 in Oklahoma City last month. Amid a state budget slump, Oklahoma lawmakers are considering raising gas taxes for the first time in 30 years.

Gas Taxes May Go Up Around The Country As States Seek To Plug Budget Holes

5:36am January 12, 2017

by Joe Wertz

This year could see a wave of state tax hikes on gasoline and diesel. Oklahoma is one of about a dozen states seriously considering increases.

President-elect Donald Trump takes questions during his first news conference since the election.

Trump Dismisses Russian Connection Allegations As 'Fake News'

9:58pm January 11, 2017

by Brian Naylor

In his first news conference since last summer, he denied unverified reports that Russia has compromising intelligence on him and outlined how he'd try to unwind his complex businesses as president.

Former Exxon Mobil CEO and Chairman Rex Tillerson will testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday as nominee to be Donald Trump's secretary of state.

5 Top Moments From Rex Tillerson's Hearing To Be Secretary Of State

8:45pm January 11, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The Exxon Mobil CEO had, at times, a shaky hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. But he's still expected to win confirmation, but perhaps narrowly.