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    Trump reaches deal with Carrier to keep jobs in Indiana

    Updated 11/30/16 12:06 AM EST

    Trump reaches deal with Carrier to keep jobs in Indiana

    By Cogan Schneier and Timothy Noah

    During the campaign, Trump had threatened to impose a large tariff to keep the jobs in the United States.

    OPEC's struggle to cut oil production

    OPEC's struggle to cut oil production

    By Sara Stefanini

    Saudi Arabia would have to do the heavy lifting to make a deal stick.

    Senate puts Supreme Court justice on trial: Nov. 30, 1804

    11/30/16 12:00 AM EST

    Senate puts Supreme Court justice on trial: Nov. 30, 1804

    By Andrew Glass

    Justice Samuel Chase was accused of political bias by allies of President Thomas Jefferson.

    Warren: Trump's Treasury pick 'the Forrest Gump of the financial crisis'

    11/29/16 11:32 PM EST

    Warren: Trump's Treasury pick 'the Forrest Gump of the financial crisis'

    By Zachary Warmbrodt

    "He managed to participate in all the worst practices on Wall Street," she says of Steve Mnuchin.

    Besieged Pelosi favored to survive

    Congress

    Updated 11/29/16 11:22 PM EST

    Besieged Pelosi favored to survive

    By Heather Caygle and John Bresnahan

    She's under fire from all sides ahead of Democratic leadership elections Wednesday.

    Feinstein still pressing Obama to declassify 'torture report'

    11/29/16 11:18 PM EST

    Feinstein still pressing Obama to declassify 'torture report'

    By Josh Gerstein

    At issue is a Senate report about the use of harsh interrogation techniques by the CIA under President George W. Bush.

    Romney gushes over Trump after posh dinner

    Updated 11/29/16 11:12 PM EST

    Romney gushes over Trump after posh dinner

    By Henry C. Jackson and Alex Isenstadt

    Donald Trump and Mitt Romney’s hyped dinner wasn't a quiet affair.

    Kaine to host California events with top Clinton fundraisers

    11/29/16 10:15 PM EST

    Kaine to host California events with top Clinton fundraisers

    By Gabriel Debenedetti

    “Hillary and Tim are grateful for your support of their campaign," the invite reads.

    Rust Belt Democrats summon DNC hopefuls for Midwestern audition

    11/29/16 09:34 PM EST

    Rust Belt Democrats summon DNC hopefuls for Midwestern audition

    By Gabriel Debenedetti

    “We’d be honored to have you come to our region to hear directly from Democrats," they write.

    Trump adds vice chairs to transition team, including several women

    11/29/16 09:26 PM EST

    Trump adds vice chairs to transition team, including several women

    By POLITICO Staff

    Additions include Blackburn, Lummis, McMorris Rodgers and Reed.

    Trump to pick Mnuchin for Treasury secretary

    Updated 11/29/16 08:32 PM EST

    Trump to pick Mnuchin for Treasury secretary

    By Victoria Guida and Ben White

    The Goldman Sachs alum was the president-elect's campaign finance chairman.

    Donald Trump's Cabinet-in-waiting: What we know so far

    Updated 11/29/16 08:30 PM EST

    Donald Trump's Cabinet-in-waiting: What we know so far

    By Andrew Restuccia

    The list features a wide range of political insiders, mixed with people from the business world.

    Becerra vies for Ways and Means post as Levin steps aside

    Updated 11/29/16 08:30 PM EST

    Becerra vies for Ways and Means post as Levin steps aside

    By Heather Caygle and Bernie Becker

    Levin's departure represents a significant changing of the guard for House Democrats.

    Trump to pick billionaire Wilbur Ross as Commerce secretary

    Updated 11/29/16 08:27 PM EST

    Trump to pick billionaire Wilbur Ross as Commerce secretary

    By Adam Behsudi

    Ross is known for restructuring failed companies.

    Trump's education secretary pick led group that owes millions in election fines

    Updated 11/29/16 08:25 PM EST

    Trump's education secretary pick led group that owes millions in election fines

    By Benjamin Wermund

    The unpaid fine dates back to 2008, when the group funneled $870,000 in contributions through its national PAC.

    Democratic senators: No harm in Trump-Clinton recounts

    11/29/16 08:07 PM EST

    Democratic senators: No harm in Trump-Clinton recounts

    By Elana Schor

    They appear more open to the Green Party-led effort than Hillary Clinton's camp.

    45 After Dark: Taking Shape Edition

    11/29/16 08:04 PM EST

    45 After Dark: Taking Shape Edition

    By Henry C. Jackson

    Trump continues to round out his cabinet.

    I Voted for Hillary. And Now I’m Going to Write for Breitbart.

    Primary Source

    11/29/16 08:00 PM EST

    I Voted for Hillary. And Now I’m Going to Write for Breitbart.

    By Gregory Ferenstein



    We can’t ignore the voices that put Trump in the White House. But maybe we can persuade them.

    Ryan to meet with Pence and Priebus on Wednesday

    11/29/16 07:54 PM EST

    Ryan to meet with Pence and Priebus on Wednesday

    By Rachael Bade

    The Wisconsin Republican and top Trump officials meet to discuss the ongoing transition.

    Anti-Trump electors form fundraising committee

    11/29/16 07:53 PM EST

    Anti-Trump electors form fundraising committee

    By Kyle Cheney

    They are pursuing a long-shot effort to undo the results of the election.

    High energy: Trump's flurry of announcements put him ahead of predecessors

    11/29/16 07:38 PM EST

    High energy: Trump's flurry of announcements put him ahead of predecessors

    By Henry C. Jackson

    Trump announces five more cabinet level appointments than Obama had at this point in 2008.

    Jill Stein gets her recount bill

    11/29/16 07:36 PM EST

    Jill Stein gets her recount bill

    By Daniel Strauss

    The estimated costs vary for the three states where she's fueling recount efforts.

    GOP falls in line behind Trump Cabinet

    Congress

    11/29/16 07:18 PM EST

    GOP falls in line behind Trump Cabinet

    By Burgess Everett

    Picking established Republicans has eased worries about the kind of administration Trump will build.

    Sources: Oklahoma's Fallin is leading candidate for Interior secretary

    11/29/16 07:06 PM EST

    Sources: Oklahoma's Fallin is leading candidate for Interior secretary

    By Andrew Restuccia

    Fallin was once in contention to serve as Trump's vice president.

    When Trump types, GOP lawmakers squirm

    Congress

    11/29/16 07:03 PM EST

    When Trump types, GOP lawmakers squirm

    By Elana Schor and Seung Min Kim

    The campaign-season dynamic of Republicans having to answer for their standard-bearer's latest Twitter controversy lives on.

    Elaine Chao tapped to be Trump's Transportation secretary

    Updated 11/29/16 07:00 PM EST

    Elaine Chao tapped to be Trump's Transportation secretary

    By Seung Min Kim, Anna Palmer and Andrew Restuccia

    Chao met with the incoming president at Trump Tower last week and discussed labor and transportation policy.

    Tom Price's radically conservative vision for American health care

    Healthcare

    11/29/16 06:41 PM EST

    Tom Price's radically conservative vision for American health care

    By Adam Cancryn, Jennifer Haberkorn and Rachana Pradhan

    Trump's choice for HHS secretary sends the clearest signal yet that Medicaid and Medicare may also be in jeopardy.

    7 questions about Jill Stein's recounts

    11/29/16 06:29 PM EST

    7 questions about Jill Stein's recounts

    By Steven Shepard

    The Green Party nominee claims irregularities in challenging the vote count.

    Rep. Lou Barletta under consideration for labor secretary

    11/29/16 05:44 PM EST

    Rep. Lou Barletta under consideration for labor secretary

    By Marianne LeVine

    Barletta says he and Trump “talked about the secretary of labor.”

    Trump's Twitter addiction could reshape the presidency

    Presidential Transition

    11/29/16 05:36 PM EST

    Trump's Twitter addiction could reshape the presidency

    By Eli Stokols

    The tool he uses to set the agenda now threatens to open a window into the mind of an American president.

    Bannon's film blamed racial-bias law for financial collapse

    11/29/16 05:24 PM EST

    Bannon's film blamed racial-bias law for financial collapse

    By Ben Schreckinger

    In 2010, Trump's chief strategist produced a documentary suggesting that rules to prevent discrimination against blacks precipitated the 2008 housing collapse....

    Trump’s Claims About Illegal Votes Are Nonsense. I Debunked the Study He Cites as ‘Evidence.’

    Political Science

    11/29/16 04:51 PM EST

    Trump’s Claims About Illegal Votes Are Nonsense. I Debunked the Study He Cites as ‘Evidence.’

    By Brian Schaffner

    The real number of non-citizen voters is more like zero.

    Gingrich slams Trump for false voting fraud claims

    11/29/16 04:48 PM EST

    Gingrich slams Trump for false voting fraud claims

    Corker praises Trump as State Department speculation continues

    11/29/16 04:47 PM EST

    Corker praises Trump as State Department speculation continues

    By Brent Griffiths

    “There are discussions underway about other things. This is a decision that he needs to make," he says.

    Gingrich slams Trump for false voting fraud claims

    11/29/16 04:36 PM EST

    Gingrich slams Trump for false voting fraud claims

    By Nolan D. McCaskill

    “Presidents of the United States can’t randomly tweet without having somebody check it out,” he says.

    Quayle visits Trump to 'offer personal congratulations'

    11/29/16 04:32 PM EST

    Quayle visits Trump to 'offer personal congratulations'

    McCarthy trolls Pelosi

    Updated 11/29/16 04:30 PM EST

    McCarthy trolls Pelosi

    By Rachael Bade

    “I’m rooting for Nancy!” he quipped.

    Grassley planning rapid confirmation process for Sessions

    Updated 11/29/16 04:17 PM EST

    Grassley planning rapid confirmation process for Sessions

    By Seung Min Kim

    Senate Democrats have promised a thorough and extensive grilling process for Sessions.

    Gingrich: Jill Stein represents 'nut wing of American politics'

    11/29/16 04:09 PM EST

    Gingrich: Jill Stein represents 'nut wing of American politics'

    Schumer accuses GOP of 'war on seniors'

    11/29/16 04:09 PM EST

    Schumer accuses GOP of 'war on seniors'

    By Burgess Everett

    Schumer is hoping that unified Democratic opposition to privatizing health care plans for seniors can be a rallying point.

    White House: Ohio State attack may have been terrorism

    Updated 11/29/16 03:59 PM EST

    White House: Ohio State attack may have been terrorism

    By Madeline Conway and Yousef Saba

    Law enforcement officials have identified Abdul Razak Ali Artan, a Somali refugee, as the suspect in the attack.

    Quayle visits Trump to 'offer personal congratulations'

    11/29/16 03:44 PM EST

    Quayle visits Trump to 'offer personal congratulations'

    By Matthew Nussbaum

    He’s moving forward and he’s going to make America great again,” Quayle said.

    Race is on to chair House budget committee

    Updated 11/29/16 03:43 PM EST

    Race is on to chair House budget committee

    By Ben Weyl and Rachael Bade

    Rep. Todd Rokita, the vice-chairman of the committee, was the first to make clear he plans to seek the post.

    Trump calls for jailing, revoking citizenship of flag-burners

    Updated 11/29/16 03:38 PM EST

    Trump calls for jailing, revoking citizenship of flag-burners

    By Louis Nelson

    Laws prohibiting the burning or desecration of the American flag have been struck down by the Supreme Court.

    Bahrain to host event at Trump's D.C. hotel, raising ethical concerns

    Updated 11/29/16 03:37 PM EST

    Bahrain to host event at Trump's D.C. hotel, raising ethical concerns

    By Nolan D. McCaskill and Madeline Conway

    Ethical dilemmas existed even before Trump was elected. But the president-elect hasn’t taken any actions to ease concerns.

    McConnell breaks with Trump on flag burning, voter fraud

    11/29/16 03:28 PM EST

    McConnell breaks with Trump on flag burning, voter fraud

    By Burgess Everett

    McConnell quickly moved to disassociate himself from Trump's sentiments.

    White House: OSU attacker 'may have been motivated by a desire to carry out an act of terrorism'

    11/29/16 03:20 PM EST

    White House: OSU attacker 'may have been motivated by a desire to carry out an act of terrorism'

    House eyes budget stopgap through April

    Updated 11/29/16 03:18 PM EST

    House eyes budget stopgap through April

    By Rachael Bade and John Bresnahan

    Trump’s incoming administration blessed the plan.

    Polish minister: UK not a ‘child with special needs’

    Polish minister: UK not a ‘child with special needs’

    By Esther King

    Turkey, unruffled by criticism, still wants to join EU

    Turkey, unruffled by criticism, still wants to join EU

    By David Herszenhorn

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