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FBI Chief Comey Will Stay
FBI Chief Comey Will Stay
Jan 24, 2017 9:57 AM CST

FBI Chief Comey Will Stay

'New York Times' reports he's letting top agents know

(Newser) - James Comey will stay on as FBI director under President Trump, reports the New York Times . Neither the White House nor the FBI has announced the news, but Comey has been telling top aides of late that the president wants him to remain. The Washington Post and ABC News have...

Trump&#39;s TPP Deal: Good News for China?
Trump's TPP Deal:
Good News for China?
the rundown
Jan 24, 2017 9:03 AM CST

Trump's TPP Deal: Good News for China?

All eyes on Beijing as US move creates a void in Asian trade

(Newser) - President Trump made good on a campaign promise Monday when he pulled the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a sweeping 12-nation deal that was a key part of President Obama's aim to increase ties with Asia while keeping China in check. So now what?
  • China wasn't part
...

Trump Insists Again: Voter Fraud Cost Me Popular Vote

Tells congressional leaders that up to 5M 'illegals' voted

(Newser) - President Trump isn't letting one of his controversial claims about the election go away: In a meeting with congressional leaders Monday, he told them that he would have won the popular vote if not for voter fraud. "He said 3 to 5 million 'illegals' voted so that'...

New Press Chief: 'Our Intention Is Never to Lie to You'

Sean Spicer has first official press briefing

(Newser) - New White House press secretary Sean Spicer eased off his confrontational approach with reporters at his first official press briefing Monday, following a weekend in which he berated reporters and then took all kinds of flak for his " alternative facts ." Questioned about his honesty Monday, he responded, "...

Trump Signs 3 Big Executive Orders
Trump Signs 3
Big Executive Orders
Jan 23, 2017 12:16 PM CST

Trump Signs 3 Big Executive Orders

Pulls out of TPP, reinstates abortion funding ban, and institutes hiring freeze

(Newser) - President Trump had a busy morning, signing three executive orders on trade, abortion, and federal hiring, and issuing a warning to US companies that they'll be penalized if they move overseas. Details:
  • TPP: As promised, Trump signed an order withdrawing the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership , which the New
...

Trump Move Threatens &#39;Keystone&#39; of ObamaCare
Trump Move Threatens
'Keystone' of ObamaCare
the rundown
Jan 23, 2017 9:54 AM CST

Trump Move Threatens 'Keystone' of ObamaCare

Individual mandate could be in jeopardy

(Newser) - President Trump's first executive order, issued Friday , went after ObamaCare, though the practical implications remain unclear. Trump instructed federal agencies to "waive, defer, grant exemptions from or delay" any aspects of the law that would "impose a financial burden." Some coverage of what that might mean:...

Trump Press Chief's First Effort Earns '4 Pinocchios'

'Washington Post' only wishes the scale could go higher

(Newser) - By now, you've surely heard the news President Trump thinks the media deliberately underestimated attendance at his inauguration. But the Fact Checker blog at the Washington Post is focusing solely on press chief Sean Spicer's first news conference in which he echoed his boss' sentiments. The end result:...

11 Photos From the Inaugural Balls
11 Photos
From the
Inaugural
Balls
Jan 20, 2017 9:36 PM CST

11 Photos From the Inaugural Balls

New first couple dancing at 3 of them

(Newser) - The Trumps are ending their day with appearances at three inaugural balls. They began at the Liberty Ball, where President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were eventually joined on stage by the Pences and the children from both families as they danced to "My Way." (See video...

Trump's First Executive Order Goes After ObamaCare

Gives agencies leeway to stop enforcing some provisions

(Newser) - President Trump quickly assumed the mantle of the White House on Friday, making his first executive order one aimed at his predecessor's signature health care law. Hours after delivering a stinging rebuke of the political status quo in his inaugural address, Trump sat at the president's formal desk...

10 Numbers About the America Trump Will Lead

What Obama just handed over to No. 45

(Newser) - President Trump is now officially so , as the mantle was passed from President Obama Friday in Washington. NPR takes a look at a slew of stats that show the America Trump has been handed from his predecessor, which NPR notes is "far more solid in some ways (economics) and...

11 Big Lines From Trump's Inauguration Speech

He promises a 'new vision' of 'America first'

(Newser) - President Trump stuck to populist themes in his 16-minute inaugural address Friday afternoon, with one line in particular capturing the main message: "From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, it's going to be only America first." The Washington Post...

Obama Is Out, but 50 Staffers Unexpectedly Remain

Obama appointees to stick around until posts are filled

(Newser) - Barack Obama may have exited the White House, but some of his administration staffers are unexpectedly sticking around. New White House press secretary Sean Spicer says 50 State Department and national security officials who served under Obama will stay at their posts temporarily, while Obama appointee Thomas A. Shannon Jr....

14 Photos From the Moment Trump Became No. 45

Donald Trump takes the oath of office

(Newser) - It's "President Trump" now: Donald Trump has taken the oath of office to become the nation's 45th president. Seen here are photos from his inauguration from the AP. Meanwhile, staffers of now-former President Obama are gathering at Andrews Air Force Base to hear farewell comments from him,...

9 Photos That Capture Start of Inauguration Day

Numbers 44 and 45 are now together

(Newser) - The formalities have begun: President Obama and Michelle Obama greeted Donald and Melania Trump at the White House Friday, and the Bidens similarly greeted the Pences; all four are to head out for the inauguration around 10:30am . The actual swearing-in will take place about noon. See a schedule at...

What to Expect From Trump&#39;s First Days in Office
Trump Plans to Sign
Executive Orders Quickly
the rundown
Jan 20, 2017 8:12 AM CST

Trump Plans to Sign Executive Orders Quickly

Plus what else to expect in his initial days

(Newser) - Donald Trump promises a busy first few days in office, with a series of executive actions ready to be rolled out within days. Some highlights:
  • Day One may bring two major trade moves: Trump intends to give official notice that the US plans to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade
...

6 Ways Trump Cabinet Nominees Disagreed With Him

Opposing views on Russia, climate change, waterboarding

(Newser) - One of the themes emerging from coverage of this week's confirmation hearings is points on which Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees have disagreed with him on major issues. Examples from the New York Times , Washington Post , and Wall Street Journal :
  1. Retired Gen. James Mattis, the defense chief nominee, "
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BuzzFeed's Choice to Publish Trump Dossier Praised, Pilloried

Ben Smith explained the move, but not to everyone's satisfaction

(Newser) - "The documents have circulated for months and acquired a kind of legendary status among journalists, lawmakers, and intelligence officials who have seen them." So writes BuzzFeed in introducing the 35-page dossier it published Tuesday night that alleges Russia has compromising information, both financial and personal, on President-elect Donald...

9 People, Things Trump Has Called 'Overrated'

Meryl Streep is the latest in a relatively long line

(Newser) - It was the Golden Globes speech that launched a thousand tweets, most notably from the fingertips of President-elect Donald Trump . On Monday morning, he called Meryl Streep "one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood" in his criticism of her Cecil B. DeMille Award acceptance speech , in which she...

Ford Kills $1.6B Mexico Plant, Cites, but Doesn't Credit, Trump

Will invest $700M in Michigan instead

(Newser) - A slap from GM , a caress from Ford for President-elect Donald Trump: The automaker on Tuesday announced that it will no longer construct what was to be a $1.6 billion plant in Mexico and will instead create 700 new jobs in Michigan by way of a $700 million investment...

GM Doesn't Take Trump's Tweet Sitting Down

Trump threatened to slap tax on automaker for importing Cruzes

(Newser) - After swinging at China Tuesday morning on Twitter, President-elect Donald Trump set his sights on this continent, tweeting , "General Motors is sending Mexican made model of Chevy Cruze to U.S. car dealers-tax free across border. Make in U.S.A.or pay big border tax!" Politico reports...

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