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Here's What Will Happen To The Trump Organization After Jan. 20 - 0 views

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At his press conference Wednesday, Donald Trump and lawyer Sheri Dillon outlined how he will remove himself from day-to-day involvement in his businesses after assuming the presidency. Trump's vast network of business interests in the US and around the world have been cited as a major source of potential conflicts of interest for the president-elect.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">At his press conference Wednesday, Donald Trump and lawyer Sheri Dillon outlined how he will remove himself from day-to-day involvement in his businesses after assuming the presidency. Trump's vast network of business interests in the US and around the world have been cited as a major source of potential conflicts of interest for the president-elect.</div>

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Marco Rubio Deeply Skeptical of Trump's Secretary of State Nominee - 0 views

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WASHINGTON - Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, who has expressed concerns about President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state Rex Tillerson and is a must-get vote for the nominee, wasted no time in grilling the former Exxon Mobil chief about his views on Russia Wednesday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON - Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, who has expressed concerns about President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state Rex Tillerson and is a must-get vote for the nominee, wasted no time in grilling the former Exxon Mobil chief about his views on Russia Wednesday.</div>

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Looking For Anti-Trump Protests? Here Are Dozens To Choose From. - 0 views

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And while it's a fact that President-elect Donald Trump will be the next leader of the free world ― the first one to refuse to release his taxes since 1976, by the way ― you certainly don't have to like it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">And while it's a fact that President-elect Donald Trump will be the next leader of the free world ― the first one to refuse to release his taxes since 1976, by the way ― you certainly don't have to like it.</div>

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Donald Trump's Voters Say They'd Side With Him Against Congressional Republicans - 0 views

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President-Elect Donald Trump has never exactly been a paragon of Republican Party orthodoxy. Even before he takes office, he's been at odds with politicians in his own party over everything from infrastructure and trade policy to strategy on Obamacare and attitudes toward Russia .

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">President-Elect Donald Trump has never exactly been a paragon of Republican Party orthodoxy. Even before he takes office, he's been at odds with politicians in his own party over everything from infrastructure and trade policy to strategy on Obamacare and attitudes toward Russia .</div>

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Vladimir Putin Is Really Unpopular Among Americans - 0 views

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Only 9 percent of voters nationwide have a favorable opinion of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a Quinnipiac University survey released Friday. Sixty-eight percent say have an unfavorable view of the Russian leader. President-elect Donald Trump has a well-known interest in Russian politics and a controversial relationship with Putin.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Only 9 percent of voters nationwide have a favorable opinion of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a Quinnipiac University survey released Friday. Sixty-eight percent say have an unfavorable view of the Russian leader. President-elect Donald Trump has a well-known interest in Russian politics and a controversial relationship with Putin.</div>

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NAACP President Calls On Donald Trump To Apologize To John Lewis - 0 views

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NAACP President Cornell William Brooks is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to apologize for criticizing Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon. In a Saturday tweet, Brooks said Trump's remarks "demeaned Americans" and the rights Lewis has fought for throughout his life.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">NAACP President Cornell William Brooks is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to apologize for criticizing Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon. In a Saturday tweet, Brooks said Trump's remarks "demeaned Americans" and the rights Lewis has fought for throughout his life.</div>

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Angering Congress, James Comey won't address Trump-Russia inquiry privately - 0 views

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Embattled FBI director James Comey has refused to clarify whether his organization is investigating Donald Trump's ties to Russia in a closed briefing on Friday for members of Congress, angering legislators who recall his high-profile interjections about Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign, the Guardian has learned.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Embattled FBI director James Comey has refused to clarify whether his organization is investigating Donald Trump's ties to Russia in a closed briefing on Friday for members of Congress, angering legislators who recall his high-profile interjections about Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign, the Guardian has learned.</div>

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Cancer Survivor Tells Paul Ryan: 'I'd Be Dead' Without Obamacare - 0 views

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A man who survived cancer despite a grim diagnosis challenged House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on his efforts to repeal Obamacare. "Because of the Affordable Care Act, I'm standing here today," Jeff Jeans told Ryan at a CNN town hall event on Thursday.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A man who survived cancer despite a grim diagnosis challenged House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) on his efforts to repeal Obamacare. "Because of the Affordable Care Act, I'm standing here today," Jeff Jeans told Ryan at a CNN town hall event on Thursday.</div>

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Trump Team Struggles For Cohesion On Tougher China Policy - 0 views

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The transition adviser told Reuters about specifics under consideration, such as basing a second aircraft carrier in the region, deploying more destroyers, attack submarines and missile defense batteries and expanding or adding new bases in Japan and Australia.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The transition adviser told Reuters about specifics under consideration, such as basing a second aircraft carrier in the region, deploying more destroyers, attack submarines and missile defense batteries and expanding or adding new bases in Japan and Australia.</div>

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Transition Team Assures Public Trump Has Too Many Conflicts Of Interest To Favor Any Sp... - 0 views

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WASHINGTON-Seeking to allay concerns about how the incoming commander-in-chief's business ties would affect the way he governs, members of Donald Trump's White House transition team assured the American public Friday that the president-elect has far too many conflicts of interest to favor any individual one.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">WASHINGTON-Seeking to allay concerns about how the incoming commander-in-chief's business ties would affect the way he governs, members of Donald Trump's White House transition team assured the American public Friday that the president-elect has far too many conflicts of interest to favor any individual one.</div>

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Donald Trump starts MLK weekend by attacking civil rights hero John Lewis - 0 views

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Donald Trump provoked fresh outrage on Saturday by lashing out at a revered civil rights activist who challenged the legitimacy of his election win. The criticism of US congressman John Lewis came on the day of a civil rights march in Washington aimed at Trump's incoming presidency, two days before America observes the annual Martin Luther King Jr Day and six days before the country's first black president leaves office.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Donald Trump provoked fresh outrage on Saturday by lashing out at a revered civil rights activist who challenged the legitimacy of his election win. The criticism of US congressman John Lewis came on the day of a civil rights march in Washington aimed at Trump's incoming presidency, two days before America observes the annual Martin Luther King Jr Day and six days before the country's first black president leaves office.</div>

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'If I hadn't met Michelle Obama, I might not be where I am today' - 0 views

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A presenter and correspondent for CNN International. She travelled with Michelle Obama in Liberia and Morocco last year for the making of the CNN documentary We Will Rise: Michelle Obama's Mission to Educate Girls Around the World A presenter and correspondent for CNN International.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A presenter and correspondent for CNN International. She travelled with Michelle Obama in Liberia and Morocco last year for the making of the CNN documentary We Will Rise: Michelle Obama's Mission to Educate Girls Around the World A presenter and correspondent for CNN International.</div>

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The Divided States: Trump's inauguration and how democracy has failed | Pankaj Mishra - 0 views

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Never in human history have so many diverse peoples lived together as in our time. Nor has the appeal of democracy ever been so widespread. The promise of equal rights and citizenship held out by modern society has been universally embraced, especially keenly by people long deprived of them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Never in human history have so many diverse peoples lived together as in our time. Nor has the appeal of democracy ever been so widespread. The promise of equal rights and citizenship held out by modern society has been universally embraced, especially keenly by people long deprived of them.</div>

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Don't treat Donald Trump as if he's a normal president. He's not | Jonathan Freedland - 0 views

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There is one week to go and all is confusion. Next Friday Donald Trump will take the oath of office and be sworn in as president of the United States. But still no one has the first clue how to handle what's coming.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">There is one week to go and all is confusion. Next Friday Donald Trump will take the oath of office and be sworn in as president of the United States. But still no one has the first clue how to handle what's coming.</div>

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House takes first step towards repealing Obamacare - 0 views

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The Senate passed the measure earlier this week. It allows Republicans on Capitol Hill to use a process known as "budget reconciliation" to roll back major parts of the health care law. Top Republican leaders are also saying they plan to move to replace Obamacare along the same track, but they are still struggling to come up with the details on how it will work.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Senate passed the measure earlier this week. It allows Republicans on Capitol Hill to use a process known as "budget reconciliation" to roll back major parts of the health care law. Top Republican leaders are also saying they plan to move to replace Obamacare along the same track, but they are still struggling to come up with the details on how it will work.</div>

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Cory Booker takes stage to rail against Jeff Sessions nomination - 0 views

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Booker, civil rights legend Georgia Rep. John Lewis and Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. Cedric Richmond each deliveredemotional testimony that Sessions' record on civil rights disqualifies him from serving atop the Justice Department under President-elect Trump. "The arc of the moral universe does not just naturally curve toward justice, we must bend it," Booker said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Booker, civil rights legend Georgia Rep. John Lewis and Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. Cedric Richmond each deliveredemotional testimony that Sessions' record on civil rights disqualifies him from serving atop the Justice Department under President-elect Trump. "The arc of the moral universe does not just naturally curve toward justice, we must bend it," Booker said.</div>

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Obama to hold final news conference Wednesday - 0 views

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The event, two days before his term ends and President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, will likely be the final time Americans will hear from Obama as a sitting commander in chief. It follows a tradition from past presidents of holding a concluding news conference. President George W.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The event, two days before his term ends and President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office, will likely be the final time Americans will hear from Obama as a sitting commander in chief. It follows a tradition from past presidents of holding a concluding news conference. President George W.</div>

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Trump's second Supreme Court pick could be the real drama - CNNPolitics.com - 0 views

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But for all the escalating rancor, this round to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia could be the prelude to a more consequential battle. The possibility of a second Supreme Court vacancy in the near future is subtly affecting the strategy of the Republican Trump team in the final stages of selecting a candidate and of Democratic opponents girding for what could be years of political turmoil surrounding the composition of America's highest court.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">But for all the escalating rancor, this round to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia could be the prelude to a more consequential battle. The possibility of a second Supreme Court vacancy in the near future is subtly affecting the strategy of the Republican Trump team in the final stages of selecting a candidate and of Democratic opponents girding for what could be years of political turmoil surrounding the composition of America's highest court.</div>

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John Lewis: Trump is not a 'legitimate' president - 0 views

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"I don't see this President-elect as a legitimate president," Lewis, a Georgia Democrat, told NBC News' Chuck Todd in a clip released Friday. "I think the Russians participated in helping this man get elected. And they helped destroy the candidacy of Hillary Clinton." Lewis -- an ally of Martin Luther King Jr.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"I don't see this President-elect as a legitimate president," Lewis, a Georgia Democrat, told NBC News' Chuck Todd in a clip released Friday. "I think the Russians participated in helping this man get elected. And they helped destroy the candidacy of Hillary Clinton." Lewis -- an ally of Martin Luther King Jr.</div>

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Voting wars heat up as Democrats think about 2020 - 0 views

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Faced with a stinging loss at the polls, a conservative-leaning Supreme Court and an incoming attorney general who testified this week about the dangers of voter fraud, Democrats are starting early to change the legal terrain in four years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Faced with a stinging loss at the polls, a conservative-leaning Supreme Court and an incoming attorney general who testified this week about the dangers of voter fraud, Democrats are starting early to change the legal terrain in four years.</div>

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