Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow appears in the following:

Russian Hacking Allegations Will Follow Trump Into The White House

Friday, December 30, 2016

President-elect Trump urged the country to "move on" after the Obama administration retaliated against Russia for hacking during the campaign. He'll meet with top intelligence officials next week.

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Trump Reverses Obama Criticism, Touts New Jobs In Brief Remarks

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

The president-elect announced plans for the creation of 8,000 jobs in the U.S. tied to the Japanese firm SoftBank, which pledged big investments in American jobs after Trump was elected.

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Trump Expected To Deliver Economic Message

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has been taking credit for good economic news since his election. Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Scott Detrow about the strong economy Trump is inheriting.

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Facing Criticism, Eric Trump Will Stop Actively Fundraising For His Foundation

Thursday, December 22, 2016

The multiple fundraising attempts raised ethical questions because they appeared to offer direct access to members of President-elect Donald Trump's inner circle in exchange for donations.

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Donald Trump Secures Electoral College Win, With Few Surprises

Monday, December 19, 2016

The Electoral College gathered in 50 states to formalize results of last month's election amid increased scrutiny. Despite pressure on Trump electors, more defected from Clinton than the Republican.

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Electors Cast Votes To Officially Name Nation's Next President

Monday, December 19, 2016

The electors cast their votes for president Monday — a formality that usually goes unnoticed. But because of Donald Trump's election victory, the process is getting a lot more attention.

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Obama Warns Trump Against Relying On Executive Power

Monday, December 19, 2016

The president tells NPR that Donald Trump should work through Congress, and says if the new president overturns his own executive actions, "that's part of the democratic process."

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To Rehabilitate Democratic Party, Obama Plans To 'Coach' Young Talent

Monday, December 19, 2016

The president said Democrats have "ceded too much territory" to Republicans in local races. Obama sees his role after leaving office as helping a new generation "rise up."

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Obama On Russian Hacking: 'We Need To Take Action. And We Will'

Thursday, December 15, 2016

President Obama tells NPR in a new interview that the U.S. response to Russia's attempted interference in the 2016 election may be both "explicit" and not.

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Donald Trump Taps Rick Perry To Head Agency He Once Forgot

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The Department of Energy is the agency that Perry, who served 14 years as governor of energy-rich Texas, couldn't remember in his famous "Oops" moment.

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Senators Deliver Farewell Tribute To Vice President Joe Biden

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Senators bid farewell to Vice President Joe Biden, who spent much of his career in the Senate, during a special tribute in the Senate chamber.

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Keith Ellison's Bid To Lead The DNC Faces Increasing Resistance

Friday, December 02, 2016

On the eve of a debate among DNC chair candidates, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison is facing criticism about his past remarks about Israel.

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Trump Says He Will Pull Back From Businesses But Offers No Details Yet

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

In a series of tweets, President-elect Donald Trump tried to tamp down growing concerns that he will not separate his vast global business interests from his role as head of the U.S. government.

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Romney, Trump Dine Together; Work On Transition Continues

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Mitt Romney was one of Donald Trump's most outspoken Republican critics. The two had dinner Tuesday night at a fancy French restaurant in New York. Romney is being considered for secretary of State.

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Trump Picks Washington Insider Elaine Chao For Transportation Secretary

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The former labor secretary worked in both Bush administrations; her resume runs counter to the anti-establishment message Donald Trump campaigned on.

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Donald Trump's Transition Team Hits Major Speed Bumps

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Donald Trump's transition team is hitting some major speed bumps. From shifting on big promises like keeping lobbyists at arms length to major staff shakeups, the transition is off to a rocky start.

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Trump Names Vice President-Elect Mike Pence To Lead Transition Team

Friday, November 11, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has shaken up his transition team, elevating Vice President-elect Mike Pence to lead the effort and reducing the profile of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

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Trump Begins Transition By Visiting The White House, Capitol Hill

Friday, November 11, 2016

After spending months on the campaign trail blasting Washington and the government, President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to take the reins. He met with President Obama and congressional leaders.

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How Donald Trump Might Govern After Contentious Campaign

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

NPR takes a look at how President-elect Donald Trump might govern, and what his priorities might be in the first days of his administration.

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President-Elect Trump Upsets Clinton's White House Bid

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States. Trump crossed the 270 electoral vote threshold at 2:31 a.m. ET with a victory in Wisconsin, according to AP projections.

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