The Democrats are insisting on background checks, ethics agreements and financial disclosure.
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Kellyanne Conway named White House counselor to president
She served as Trump’s third campaign manager and is widely credited with helping guide him to victory.
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Trump picks China hawk to lead new White House trade council
Economist Peter Navarro, author of ‘Death By China,’ has sharply criticized China’s economic and military policies.
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A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.
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Trump disclaims ‘drain the swamp,’ says it was ‘cute,’ Gingrich says
The phrase continued to be a popular feature on the president-elect’s ‘thank-you’ tour.
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Facebook phenomenon: Maine creator planning book on ‘Pantsuit Nation’
Libby Chamberlain, a Hillary Clinton fan from Brooklin, tells her millions of followers they’ll be able to read stories ‘that will inspire and connect people.’
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Trump team asks State Department what it spends on international environmental efforts
It is the latest sign that the incoming administration aims to reassess environmental and climate agreements.
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Trump dines with billionaire Carlos Slim as relations warm with Mexican leaders
The dinner was designed to open a friendly line of communication rather than delve into policy details, according to people briefed on the discussions.
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Collins draws contrast with Trump on Russia, Affordable Care Act
The Republican senator says Russian interference in the presidential election is a ‘very serious concern’ and that the health care law should not be repealed without a viable substitute in place.
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Trump picks businessman, hockey team owner for Army secretary
Vincent Viola is ‘living proof of the American dream’ who has long been engaged with national security issues, Trump says.