The president-elect has called climate change a hoax and will probably seek to weaken or kill the Clean Power Plan.
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Transfer of power begins as Trump and Obama meet at White House
The president and the new president-elect set aside their differences, confer at length and pledge cooperation, before Trump meets with congressional leaders.
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Trump bucks protocol, restricts press access
The president-elect refuses to let journalists travel with him for his first meeting with President Obama.
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Protests continue, while Trump supporters cry hypocrisy
High school students march through downtown San Francisco, and several thousand people chant ‘Not my president’ in front of Trump Tower in Chicago.
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Moscow had contacts with Trump team during campaign, Russian diplomat says
The Trump campaign continues to deny there were any contacts with Russia during the election, but it still isn’t clear whether the president-elect has any investments in that country.
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Final count shows Maine voters passed new tax for school funding
Question 2 will add a 3 percent surcharge for the highest-earning Mainers to ensure that the state covers 55 percent of the cost of public schools.
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Maine voters legalize recreational use of marijuana by razor-thin margin
Supporters claim a win based on unofficial vote totals, but potential challenges remain, including a likely recount and resistance from Gov. LePage.
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Obama calls his meeting with Trump ‘excellent’
First lady Michelle Obama met in the White House residence with Melania Trump.
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Trump used modern tools to build his coalition
He won election in part because he connected with his supporters through a robust social media campaign.
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Putin hails vote; others shudder
The Kremlin welcomed Tuesday’s results, while NATO allies wonder whether Donald Trump will keep his pledge on conditional protection for member countries.