Nov 29 Video: Why Mexico won't pay for the border wall By Larisa Epatko Mexico won’t pay for building a wall along the U.S. border, nor negotiate anything about it, said Mexico’s Foreign Secretary Claudia Ruiz Massieu. Continue reading
Nov 29 Trump nominates Elaine Chao as transportation secretary By Associated Press A conservative policymaker with years of experience, Chao served as labor secretary under President George W. Bush and deputy transportation secretary under President George H.W. Bush. Continue reading
Nov 29 Column: How Trump could shock a divided nation back to life as collaborator-in-chief By Frank V. Zerunyan Perhaps the president-elect can create the newly structured Republican Party that GOP faithfuls hoped for, but were not able to achieve in the last two election cycles. Perhaps these efforts signal a more collaborative framework at the national level of… Continue reading
Nov 29 AP fact check: How do Trump's voter fraud allegations hold up? By Associated Press Not only did he present no evidence to back up those claims — there apparently isn't any. Asked to provide supporting evidence on Monday, Trump's transition team pointed only to past charges of irregularities in voter registration. There has been… Continue reading
Nov 29 Trump taps Obamacare critic Tom Price as health secretary By Julie Pace, Associated Press If confirmed by the Senate, Price would play a central role in Republican efforts to repeal and replace the current health care law. Trump has pledged to move quickly on overhauling the landmark measure, but has been vague about what… Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch 7:28 Drama for the Trump transition team over recounts and Cabinet picks By PBS News Hour More than two weeks after Election Day, the legitimacy of its results are being questioned, both by Green Party candidate Jill Stein and by the president-elect himself, who asserts that “millions of people” voted illegally. Amy Walter of the Cook… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 5:30 Is there a line between Trump's business and political interests? By PBS News Hour Donald Trump’s business dealings with companies around the world have raised questions of possible conflicts of interest once he takes office. The New York Times recently published a lengthy piece on potential issues; William Brangham speaks with one of the… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 3:57 News Wrap: Stein continues fundraising for swing-state vote recounts By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Green Party candidate Jill Stein is pressing on in her effort to obtain recounts in several swing states. Stein has raised $6.5 million to fund requests for vote verification in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Also,… Continue watching
Nov 28 How would Wisconsin's recount be done and other FAQs By Scott Bauer and Todd Richmond, Associated Press Question: When will it be done? Answer: Wisconsin's presidential recount could begin Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 28 LGBT health advocates fear backlash under Trump By Anne-christine d’Adesky, KQED Future of You Since Donald Trump’s election, LGBT health advocates have been holding their breath to see who the president-elect will pick for the cabinet-level position of secretary of Health and Human Services. Continue reading