Nov 22 Trump disavows alt-right in New York Times interview By Dan Cooney, Kristen Doerer President-elect Donald Trump disavowed the alt-right in an on-the-record interview with the New York Times on Tuesday. He also responded to questions about the possibility of prosecuting Hillary Clinton, his commitment to the First Amendment, his plans for Syria, and… Continue reading
Nov 22 Americans who live near border say Trump's wall is unwelcome By Frank Bajak, Associated Press If a 30- to 40-foot concrete wall is a panacea for illegal immigration, as Trump insisted during the campaign, the locals are not convinced. Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump's charity admits to violating IRS self-dealing ban By Chad Day and Michael Biesecker, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump's charity admitted in its 2015 tax filing that it violated IRS regulations. Continue reading
Nov 22 Nazi salutes 'done in a spirit of irony and exuberance,' alt-right leader says By Joshua Barajas At a conference over the weekend, alt-right ideologue Richard Spencer finished his speech, shouting “Hail Trump! Hail our people! Hail victory!” His audience responded with cheers and a smattering of Nazi salutes. Continue reading
Nov 22 Jeff Sessions, Trump's pick for attorney general, could influence immigration policy By Eileen Sullivan and Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press As a senator, Jeff Sessions became Congress' leading advocate not only for a cracking down on illegal immigration, but also for slowing all immigration, increasing mass deportations and scrutinizing more strictly those entering the U.S. As attorney general, he'd be… Continue reading
Nov 22 After canceling meeting with New York Times, Trump will meet with paper after all By Associated Press Spokesman Hope Hicks told reporters that Trump was "going to the New York Times" later in the day. Continue reading
Nov 22 For Trump and GOP, 'Obamacare' repeal is complex and risky By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Here's the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama's health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation's huge and… Continue reading
Nov 22 Trump adviser suggests he will not pursue charges against Clinton By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press However, the Justice Department investigations are historically conducted without the influence of the White House. Presidents do not dictate decisions on which criminal investigations are pursued or their outcome. Continue reading
Nov 21 Trump supporter pitches hard-line immigration plan for Homeland Security By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press An immigration adviser to President-elect Donald Trump and a possible candidate for a top government post wants to make some changes at the Homeland Security Department, including recreating a system that required certain immigrants, including men and boys from 25… Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 53:22 PBS NewsHour full episode Nov. 21, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, a look at what we know about President-elect Trump's plans to move from campaigning to governing. Also: What's next for Sen. Bernie Sanders, Henry Kissinger's view of foreign policy today and a female entrepreneur finds success… Continue watching