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Nation & World, Politics

Trump aides say Cuba’s government must change

by Associated Press November 27, 2016November 27, 2016

At issue is greater political freedom for the Cuban people and deals that give America something in return.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump’s desire to abandon fight against climate change could cost U.S.

by Evan Halper Tribune Washington Bureau November 27, 2016November 28, 2016

But none of the potential consequences faze the free-market think tanks urging him to go rogue.

Nation & World, News, Politics

A hands-on approach will be harder in the Oval Office

by JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press November 26, 2016November 26, 2016

The president-elect built his businesses by being obsessed with minutiae, but POTUS has more on his plate.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump slams recount as ‘a scam,’ says election is over

by STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press November 26, 2016November 26, 2016

As a candidate Trump called the election ‘rigged’ on a daily basis but now opposes official recounts in three battleground states.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump picks charter school advocate Betsy DeVos as education secretary

by CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press November 23, 2016November 23, 2016

The pick underscores Trump’s campaign promises to put ‘school choice’ at the center of his efforts on education.

Local & State, News, Politics

Trump explains why ‘we kept going back to Maine’ during campaign

by Eric Russell November 23, 2016November 24, 2016

The president-elect, in a meeting with The New York Times, says the state’s electoral votes, especially the one in the 2nd Congressional District, were part of his strategy.

Business, Nation & World, News, Politics

Here’s a primer on how 5 Trump business ties can pose major conflicts of interest

by BERNARD CONDON Associated Press November 23, 2016November 23, 2016

Experts on government ethics are warning President-elect Donald Trump that he’ll never shake suspicions of a clash between his private interests and the public good if he doesn’t sell off his vast holdings.