Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Brock Launches Donor Network To Rebuild The Left After Trump's Victory

5:09am November 22, 2016

David Greene talks to political operative David Brock about his plans to organize wealthy Democratic donors against Donald Trump. Brock has invited donors to a retreat of sorts this winter in Florida.

Media executives and anchors met from the top five TV networks met with the president-elect at Trump Tower on Monday.

Trump Airs Grievances, Fields Questions In Meeting With Top TV News Figures

11:44pm November 21, 2016

by David Folkenflik

The President-elect met at Trump Tower with executives and anchors from five major TV networks, where he complained about "unfair coverage" before taking questions about his political intentions.

President-elect Donald Trump stands outside the clubhouse following his meeting with Peter Kirsanow, an attorney and member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, at Trump International Golf Club, Sunday in Bedminster, N.J.

President-Elect Trump Plans To Slash Taxes On Businesses — Including His Own

10:12pm November 21, 2016

by John Ydstie

A big part of Donald Trump's proposed tax cut would go to corporations. The president-elect says that will fuel investment and growth; critics say the plan would explode the federal budget deficit.

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A woman at a bar in Buenos Aires, Argentina, laughs as she holds a mask depicting Donald Trump during an election night party on Nov. 8.

Trump Denies Report He Sought Business Favor From Argentina's President

7:13pm November 21, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

A report from one of the country's best-known journalists says President-elect Donald Trump asked President Mauricio Macri for help with permits at a construction project in Buenos Aires.

Kellyanne Conway, senior advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, speaks to the media at Trump Tower on Monday.

Trump Adviser Dismisses Potential Business Conflicts; Defends Children's Roles

6:14pm November 21, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"They'll continue to be wildly successful in the business world," Trump's former campaign manager told NPR's Audie Cornish, saying concerns about conflicts of interests are unfounded.

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Former Transition Team Member Describes Trump's National Security Plan

5:46pm November 21, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, about his experience on the Trump transition team and his decision to leave the team last week.

Trump Wants A Federal Hiring Freeze, But It May Not Save Money

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Yuki Noguchi

President-elect Trump has said a top priority is to freeze hiring for the federal government. But even those who support reducing the federal workforce say that a freeze can have unintended effects.

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President-Elect Trump Continues Interviews For High-Level Posts

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Tamara Keith

President-elect Donald Trump continues to interview candidates for high-level administration posts. Meanwhile, he's also starting to outline policy areas to focus on after Inauguration Day.

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Kellyanne Conway Attempts To Clarify Trump Children's Role In Transition

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

In an interview with NPR, senior adviser Kellyanne Conway attempted to clarify the role of President-elect Donald Trump's children in the transition process.

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President-Elect Trump Continues To Blur Line Between Business And Politics

5:31pm November 21, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

President-elect Donald Trump apparently plans to preside over an administration where there will be few, if any, barriers between him and his considerable business interests.

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