Obama Administration Moves To Protect Planned Parenthood's Federal Funding
The last-minute regulation blocks state agencies from withholding federal funds from the family planning organization.
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After A Long Fight, New Rules Defend Small Farmers. For Now
After years of controversy, the U.S. has issued regulations to protect farmers from mistreatment by big meat packers and poultry companies. But will the rules survive under the Trump administration?
Trump Tower's Newest Tenants Likely To Be The Secret Service
Donald Trump says he wants his wife and son to continue living in Trump Tower after he is sworn in, at least at first. That could end up costing taxpayers a lot of money.
Despite Past Differences, Trump Meets With Tech Industry Leaders
President-elect Trump met Wednesday with leaders of the tech industry, who he's often been at odds with over issues like trade, encryption andb immigration.
Even As Levels Improve, Flint Residents Choose Bottled Water Over Tap
Tests show the water is improving overall, but officials aren't ready to publicly declare the water safe again. And even when they do, many residents say they will have a hard time believing it.
Wilbur Ross: The Best Commerce Secretary Pick Dems Could Hope For?
He's a billionaire respected by organized labor and Trump's pick for secretary of commerce. But Wilbur Ross Jr. still has left-wing critics who see him as a vulture capitalist.
How Fast Could GOP Congress Get Obamacare Repeal To Trump's Desk?
GOP leaders hope to deliver a bill by Inauguration Day that repeals the Affordable Care Act. But budget veterans say even the quickest attempt would take a week or two longer, and maybe months.
Agency Pushes Back On Claim Trump Would Breach Hotel Lease Once He Takes Office
The GSA says it cannot determine until Trump takes office whether he will be in conflict of his lease if he does not divest from his business interests with his new D.C. hotel.
Environmentalists Brace For Scott Pruitt To Take Over EPA
What will an anti-regulation, climate skeptic do as head of the Environmental Protection Agency? Environmentalists are bracing. But Scott Pruitt will also face limits if he tries to strip the agency of its power.
Scientists Race To Preserve Climate Change Data Before Trump Takes Office
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with meteorologist Eric Holthaus about the race to preserve U.S. climate data before the Trump administration, and the fear that the new administration will erase the work of climate change researchers.