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The mystique of Goldman Sachs, and why presidents are drawn to it

by Dan Zak The Washington Post December 15, 2016December 15, 2016

The firm’s occasionally dodgy public reputation is outweighed by the deference it commands in circles of power for a reason.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Booming border cities worry that ending NAFTA would hurt economies

by PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press December 15, 2016

In Laredo, the nation’s busiest inland port, about 14,000 tractor-trailers cross the border daily and local officials say roughly 1 in every 3 jobs benefits from international trade.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump’s national security adviser shared secrets without permission, files show

by Craig Whitlock and Greg Miller The Washington Post December 14, 2016December 14, 2016

During the presidential race, Michael Flynn drew attention for his scalding attacks against Hillary Clinton for mishandling classified material.

Politics

Angus King ‘open-minded but skeptical’ about Trump’s latest picks for Cabinet

by Noel K. Gallagher December 14, 2016December 14, 2016

Meeting with the Press Herald editorial board, the senator calls Rick Perry’s vow to abolish the Energy Department ‘troubling’ and expresses concern about Rex Tillerson’s ties to Russia.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Poll shows Americans feel uneasy, divided after Trump’s election

by David Lightman Tribune News Service December 13, 2016December 13, 2016

Most new presidents get a post-election popularity bump, but that doesn’t appear to be the case this time.

Nation & World, News

Out of hospital, Kanye West meets with Trump

by Associated Press December 13, 2016

The tweets about the meeting, saying ‘it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President.’

News, Politics

Trump to pick Texas ex-governor Rick Perry for energy secretary, sources say

by Juliet Eilperin and Steven Mufson The Washington Post December 13, 2016December 14, 2016

The two-time presidential candidate had been a harsh critic of Trump during the 2016 race.

Politics

Republicans showing inclination to oppose Trump in some areas

by Karoun Demirjian, Paul Kane and Ed O'Keefe The Washington Post December 13, 2016December 13, 2016

Key members of the Senate and House have been outspoken in challenging his views on Russia and its interference in the U.S. election, his potential conflicts of interest and his tough approach on some companies.