His message in support of donor Linda Bean and the company – the target of a group’s call for a boycott – draws national attention.
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FEC says Linda Bean gave too much money to pro-Trump group
The Federal Election Commission says the political action committee was limited to individual contributions of $5,000 but that Bean gave $60,000.
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‘Mad Dog’ Mattis, Trump team already clashing
A dispute over personnel appointments could set the stage for turf wars between the Pentagon and the White House in the coming Trump administration.
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Coming soon: Donald, the movie
It’s 2018 and the president, with his place in history secured and time to spare, is looking to remake and act in old movies like ‘Gone With the Wind’ and ‘The Godfather,’ J.P. Devine writes.
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Trump’s praise of Assange echoes conservative media
The WikiLeaks founder is increasingly getting glowing treatment from conservative outlets.
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Trump nominates Wall Street lawyer to head SEC
Jay Clayton has represented some of the biggest names on Wall Street, including Goldman Sachs and Barclays, helping them weather regulatory scrutiny.
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Pence says Trump’s first priority is undoing Affordable Care Act
He tells House Republicans that on Jan. 20 Trump will use his power through executive orders to target the health care law and other policies.
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Audio reveals Radio City Rockettes’ tension over Trump inauguration
Some members of the dance group differ from their employer over performing for the president-elect.
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Women’s March on Washington: Grandmother’s call strikes chord with thousands
A quick Facebook post leads at least 150,000 to say they plan to stand up for women’s rights on Jan. 21.
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Donald Trump, meet your toughest hurdle: the U.S. Senate
A narrow Republican majority in the chamber guarantees the confirmation of most nominees and an ability to set the agenda – but little else.