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FocusWas Barack Obama a transformative president?Trump threatens to undo key parts of Obama's legacy, but there are elements he can never take away.
Interior Secretary nominee Rep. Ryan Zinke talks climate change at confirmation hearingIn contradicting Trump, Rep. Ryan Zinke cited Glacier National Park in his home state as a prime example of the effects of climate change, noting that glaciers there have receded in his lifetime and even from one visit to the next.
Trump isn't the first president to distrust US intelligenceKennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford all resented the CIA, but they learned to work with it when unexpected crises hit.
Is an inauguration performance a political statement?Some say the participation of high-profile musicians in Donald Trump's presidential inauguration concert implicitly supports the president-elect and his rhetoric. Others don't see it that way.
Consumer watchdog is a Trump target ... eventuallyRepublicans are eager to replace the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But Trump has higher economic priorities, and Democrats are poised to fight for its current head, Richard Cordray.
First LookIn urgent race to repeal Obamacare, rifts emerge in push for speedy reformPresident-elect Donald Trump and many GOP lawmakers have repeatedly called for an immediate repeal of the Affordable Care Act, but others are urging caution, wary of the political repercussions that could follow a rushed repeal.
Days before Trump inauguration, writers gather to celebrate the power of languageInstead of wielding signs and chanting, the participants in the Writers Resist movement joined around the world to use prose passages and poems as a form of protest.
White House news conferences out of the White House: more access or less press?The Trump transition team is considering moving White House news conferences out of the building, sparking fears it will diminish the role of the White House press corps.
How SNL parodied Trump's press conferenceSaturday Night Live's cold open sketch, starring Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump, touched on a number of contentious issues surrounding the president-elect's transition.
For many, problems with Obamacare are personal, not partisanMany Americans are conflicted on Obamacare. They like what it does for others but say it is too expensive and doesn't offer good options for them.
Why an HBCU marching band will perform at Trump's inaugurationPresident-elect Trump has drawn no shortage of criticism from civil rights groups. That isn't stopping historically black Talladega College from sending its marching band to the inauguration.
Repealing Obamacare: why states may struggle to fill the gapMany Republicans say they want to repeal Obamacare to empower states. But there's a catch. To expand insurance coverage, states need lots of federal money.
Obama honors Joe Biden, and Washington will miss himPresident Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom to Vice President Joe Biden, whose largeness of heart and common touch made him respected and beloved.
Can Trump corral GOP on Obamacare?With Trump's declaration that his administration will present a plan to 'simultaneously' repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, will fractious Republicans be able to unite around one specific course of action?
Internal watchdog to review FBI's handling of Clinton emails probe before electionFBI Director James Comey's handling of an investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server – including last-minute developments the weekend before the election – have prompted complaints from Democrats upset over Donald Trump's win.
First LookSenate takes first step toward Obamacare repeal, with no replacement yetThe Senate voted 51-48 on Thursday to approve a measure instructing both chambers' committees to draft legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Did you watch Trump’s press conference? It was a real production.In a hint at his media management to come, President-elect Trump’s first real press conference in months was not a staid affair. It was run like a show, with warm-up acts, applause, and a dramatic confrontation. And news.
The surprising response to Trump son-in-law's new White House postWhen Donald Trump announced that his son-in-law Jared Kushner would be a senior aide, there were obvious ethical concerns. But there was also praise in unexpected places.
First LookThe best lines from Obama's emotional farewell speechThe outgoing president quoted Atticus Finch and highlighted accomplishments such as the legalization of same-sex marriage, health-care reform, and foreign policy work with Iran and Cuba.
Obama speech signals a post-presidency like no otherPresident Obama exhorted Americans to get involved if they're frustrated by politics. It seems that he will remain involved, perhaps to an unprecedented degree.
