Politics & Government

President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday.

Trump Reverses Obama Criticism, Touts New Jobs In Brief Remarks

8:19pm December 28, 2016

by Scott Detrow

The president-elect announced plans for the creation of 8,000 jobs in the U.S. tied to the Japanese firm SoftBank, which pledged big investments in American jobs after Trump was elected.

Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, shown in 2013, is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the EPA. Pruitt's outspoken criticism of climate change and his close ties to the energy industry have raised concerns about his ability to lead the agen

Senators Ask Trump's EPA Pick To Disclose His Connections To Energy Industry

7:54pm December 28, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Six senators sent a letter to Scott Pruitt, President-elect Trump's pick to run the EPA. They want lists of donors and details about meetings with energy lobbyists ahead of his confirmation hearings.

Cable news networks saw massive audience growth in 2016, despite the year's disruptive events.

Beyond Fake News: 2016's Most Disruptive Media Moments

6:21pm December 28, 2016

by Eric Deggans

This year was the most chaotic year America's mainstream news media have faced in a long time — and not just because of the presidential election, or the prevalence of fake news stories.

Donald Trump spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Conference in March when he was a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination.

Trump Tweets Give A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach

6:01pm December 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The president-elect's comments on Israel, China and nuclear policy also highlight how reactionary comments on social media can immediately spur international concern and attention.

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Trump Expected To Deliver Economic Message

5:51pm December 28, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has been taking credit for good economic news since his election. Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about the strong economy Trump is inheriting.

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry laid out his vision for peace between Israel and the Palestinians Wednesday. In the more than hourlong address, Kerry criticized Jewish settlements in the West Bank as an impediment to peace.

John Kerry Defends Two-State Solution, Rebukes Israeli Settlements

5:26pm December 28, 2016

by Laurel Wamsley

In a more than hourlong address, the outgoing secretary of state sharply criticized Israel's expansion into the West Bank, saying it was making the future prospect of peace ever dimmer.

Many large-scale farms rely heavily on immigrant labor. And many farmers are opposed to Donald Trump's strong stance against illegal immigrant.

Big Battles Over Farm And Food Policies May Be Brewing As Trump Era Begins

3:30pm December 28, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump hasn't said much about food and farm policy or named his choices for top food-related jobs. But the coming years will likely see profound battles over food and nutrition.

How The Donald Trump Cabinet Stacks Up, In 3 Charts

2:47pm December 28, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Trump's Cabinet is less academic, less government-centric, and less diverse than those of his predecessors.

President-elect Donald Trump points to his supporters during his "Thank You" rally earlier this month in North Carolina.

11 Times Donald Trump Looked Like He Was Done For

11:20am December 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Many things Trump did seemed like a death knell — mocking a disabled reporter, disparaging a Gold Star family, bragging about his manhood and groping women, on tape. None of it mattered.

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What Role Will Ivanka Trump Play In Her Father's Administration?

8:50am December 28, 2016

Listeners have been sending in questions for columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts to answer. Not surprisingly, a lot of people have asked about the incoming presidential administration.

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