The Federal Reserve chair reiterates the central bank’s political independence and defends bank regulations.
Donald Trump
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Trump transition kicks into higher gear with planned meeting with Japan’s Abe
Trump’s campaign manager said no diplomatic agreements will be made duirng the meeting because President Obama is still in office.
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Dana Milbank: Whether he admits it or not, Trump is making America hate again
The president-elect has an obligation to distance his fledgling White House from the alt-right.
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Commentary: Fight for reproductive health access will not abate
Planned Parenthood plans a vigorous defense of women and girls in New England and around the world.
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Maine women – and men – organize to join Women’s March on Washington
The action is scheduled for the day after Donald Trump is sworn in as president.
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Trump’s plan for his businesses far from traditional ‘blind trust’
The president-elect’s holdings are vast and varied, and handing control to his children, not a trustee, would upend a time-honored practice.
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Washington wonders: Who has Donald Trump’s ear?
Seven men, the president-elect’s children and a few others stand to make up an unusual power structure that won’t be ‘a top-down White House.’
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Trump tries to push back on apparent transition stumbles
President-elect tweets angrily at New York Times as even Republicans admit a lack of preparation.
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Trump gives reporters the cold shoulder
The president-elect has not held a news conference since the election and has not designated a surrogate to brief reporters.
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What an iPhone could cost in Donald Trump’s America
Apple’s global supply chain depends on low trade barriers and factories nestled relatively close to one another. Trump’s tariff idea would seriously damage that business model.