Scott Pruitt of Oklahoma is part of a coalition of state attorneys general suing the EPA over the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan.
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Conservative groups, foreign leaders flock to Trump’s D.C. hotel
The president-elect remains the majority owner of the $212 million hotel as it does business with foreign diplomats and lobbying organizations.
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Trump picks outspoken critic of Obama administration to head Homeland Security
The nomination of Marine Gen. John F. Kelly could raise questions about what critics see as the president-elect’s tendency to surround himself with too many military figures.
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Trump’s ‘wall’ at Mexico border vanishing as Republicans bolt
Even the president-elect’s closest allies in Congress are working to redefine Trump’s top campaign promise.
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Trump’s national security chief fuels fake-news fears
Critics worry that adviser Michael T. Flynn will be distracted.
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Presidential recount in Michigan expands to new counties, including county that includes Detroit
Wisconsin’s recount continues, and Pennsylvania’s awaits court action.
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China Daily newspaper urges leaders to take low-key approach to Trump
The Communist paper says China must remain calm in response to his protocol-breaking chat with the president of Taiwan.
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Trump says contract for 2 new Air Force Ones ‘out of control,’ should be canceled
Boeing’s contract for the planes was to be about $3 billion, but costs have been reported to be climbing.
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Trump’s break with protocol on Taiwan sparks warnings
The president-elect’s advisers struggle to explain Trump’s action as the White House and Beijing express concerns.
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Climate change activist Al Gore has ‘lengthy and very productive’ meeting with Trump
The former vice president said during the campaign that Trump, as president, ‘would take us toward a climate catastrophe.’