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Trump tells business leaders they face hefty tax for moving production out of U.S.

by JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN Associated Press January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

He also is expected to use his executive authority to quickly withdraw the U.S. from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Analysis: Trump inaugural speech makes sharp break with past, and his party

by Marc Fisher The Washington Post January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

His speech makes clear that he intends to govern as he campaigned, in direct communion with his followers, bypassing the usual niceties and channels of power.

News, Politics

Signs in Portland express message of love on Inauguration Day

by Staff Report January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

The signs appeared downtown hours before the inauguration of Donald Trump as president.

Local & State, News, Politics

For Mainers at swearing-in, Trump’s inaugural address is ‘wonderful, inspiring’

by Randy Billings January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Supporters of President Trump say they felt lucky to be there for his inauguration.

News, Politics

At a glance: the swearing-in ceremony

January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

• Before Friday’s swearing-in ceremony, President Obama and President-elect Trump will have a brief meeting at the White House and will proceed to the Capitol together. The ceremony is scheduled to begin between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. • Prelude – “The President’s Own,” by the U.S. Marine Band. • Call to order by Sen. Roy […]

Nation & World, News

Donald Trump takes oath of office, vows ‘it’s going to be America first’

by JULIE PACE Associated Press January 20, 2017January 21, 2017

In a short inaugural address, the 45th president rips into Washington’s longtime leaders as he stands among them at the U.S. Capitol.

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Just repealing ACA would strip 18 million of insurance, report says

by Kelsey Snell The Washington Post January 17, 2017January 17, 2017

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says that number could grow to 32 million if a replacement isn’t ready.

Politics

Key Democrat requests tax returns from Betsy DeVos, Trump’s education pick

by Emma Brown The Washington Post January 17, 2017January 18, 2017

The billionaire nominee’s personal investments and significant political donations to conservative causes are likely to come up during her confirmation hearing today.