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President Trump today at the White House. The New York attorney general says Democratic AGs are considering challenging state corporate charters of the president's businesses.

Progressives Push New York Attorney General To Investigate Trump

6:12pm February 15, 2017

by Peter Overby

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and other state attorneys general have been examining how Trump's presidential actions could conflict with his continuing corporate interests.

President Trump speaks on the phone in the Oval Office with now-former national security adviser Michael Flynn (center) and White House chief strategist Steve Bannon on Jan. 28.

In Flynn's Fall, Signs Of Potentially Deeper Problem In Trump's White House

4:15pm February 15, 2017

by Ron Elving

The spectacle of national security adviser Michael Flynn's sudden fall from grace is all too convenient a metaphor for the first four weeks of life in the Trump White House.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is one of many NBA figures who's recent comments have veered into current politics.

With Politics, NBA Speaks Its Mind

8:23am February 15, 2017

by Pablo Torre

If you enjoy sports only as an escape from political give and take, commentator Pablo Torre warns there's some bad news: You can no longer enjoy the NBA. Players and coaches are talking politics.

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A woman holds up her cellphone before a rally with then presidential candidate Donald Trump in Bedford, N.H., in September.

Is Donald Trump Helping Or Hurting Twitter?

10:29am February 14, 2017

by Sam Sanders

The tweeter-in-chief has brought a new level of notoriety to the social media company, but it hasn't helped Twitter's bottom line. Analysts say Trump-related harassment continues to hurt the platform.

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Jamie Ruppert (R) was featured in an NPR story about Obama voters who supported Donald Trump in last year's presidential election. Amy Whitenight (L) labeled Ruppert an "idiot" in a comment on NPR's Facebook page. They recently met in person to talk about

A Trump Voter And Facebook Insulter Talk It Out — In Person

7:20am February 11, 2017

by Jeff Brady

A commenter on NPR's Facebook page called Jamie Ruppert an "idiot" for voting for Donald Trump. We brought them together to talk it out.

Donald Trump bought Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., in 1985. The price of club memberships recently doubled to $200,000.

Mar-A-Lago Offers Trump And Abe A Spectacular Place To Get Acquainted

6:35pm February 10, 2017

by Greg Allen

Donald Trump is entertaining the Japanese prime minister at his Palm Beach estate, Mar-a-Lago. But it's also an exclusive private club. A look at Mar-a-Lago's history and its appeal to members.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved more than 3,000 new settler homes, including at least 20 in Beit El.

World News

A Jewish Settlement In The West Bank Has Ties To Trump Administration

3:50pm February 10, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

One of the fundraisers for a group that's raised millions for a seminary in the settlement is Trump's pick for ambassador to Israel. Trump and his son-in-law have made donations to the group.

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John Oliver speaks at Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs" in New York in 2015.

John Oliver On Facts, Donald Trump And The Supreme Court For Dogs

9:08am February 10, 2017

by David Folkenflik

In an NPR interview, the comedian talks about why facts matter more to him as a comedian than the president he's about to lampoon. Oliver's Last Week Tonight returns for a new season on HBO Sunday.

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Washington AG: 'We Could Not Have Written The Opinion Any Better Ourselves'

9:46pm February 09, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, whose case against the Trump administration's travel ban led to Thursday night's ruling by the 9th Circuit Court.

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A sign at Washington Dulles International Airport welcomes travelers. A three-judge panel decided not to reinstate President Trump's travel ban barring travelers from seven majority-Muslim nations.

Politics & Government

Appeals Court Rejects Bid To Reinstate Trump's Travel Ban

8:22pm February 09, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The 3-0 decision is a setback for President Trump, who had previously called into question the courts' authority to review his actions.