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A Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday exposed some daylight between President Trump and his nominee for budget director when it comes to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Mick Mulvaney wants to overhaul these entitlement programs, while Trump said during the campaign he wants to leave them alone.

Morning Edition hosts talk through Inauguration events with NPR's Scott Horsley at the White House, and check in on activity on the National Mall with NPR's Pam Fessler.

From the Marshall Plan to the G-20, the United States has long taken a broad view of what's in its national interest. President Donald Trump's inaugural address suggests a break with that decades-old tradition.

The president met with corporate executives on Monday, promising tax cuts and regulatory relief. But he also warned CEOs against moving jobs to other countries.

On his first full day in office, President Donald Trump attended a prayer service, and met with CIA agents in Langley, Va.

President Trump attended an interfaith prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, but he's also attending to more secular matters, with a visit to the CIA headquarters.

The new White House took action on four measures Friday night, notably on the Affordable Care Act and regulations. The White House did not immediately make it clear what exactly was signed.

Donald Trump signed executive actions shortly after being sworn in as president on Friday. He signed orders formally nominating his cabinet picks and a proclamation for a national day of patriotism.

Trump plans to move quickly after taking office to implement his agenda. Some actions will take the shape of executive orders. Others, legislation, which could move rapidly through a GOP Congress.

The president-elect's team has been sketching out plans for its first day, week and month in office. It includes action on trade, energy and, of course, Obamacare.

President Obama held his final news conference Wednesday before leaving office. He fielded several questions about his successor, Donald Trump.

A Congressional Budget Office analysis requested by Democrats says a repeal of Obamacare could leave millions uninsured. But Republicans insist they will come up with a replacement law to provide insurance.

Days before his inauguration, Donald Trump is weighing in on hot button issues such as Obamacare and the relevance of NATO.

Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, Tom Price, reveals his financial interests and how he plans to handle potential conflicts of interest.

Donald Trump announced that he is handing over management of his business to his adult sons and a long-time executive. Watchdog groups say Trump hasn't gone far enough to avoid conflicts of interest.

President Obama defended his legacy in a farewell address in Chicago Tuesday night. He also underscored some of the challenges facing the country as he prepares to leave office in nine days.

President Obama will deliver his farewell address Tuesday night in Chicago. NPR has a preview of what he is expected to say in his final speech as president.

As President Obama prepares to deliver his farewell message to the country, we look back at the legacy the past eight years might leave.

Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to be named a senior adviser to the president, multiple news outlets report.

In her last speech at the White House, first lady Michelle Obama offers a hopeful and inclusive message to young people, including some who may feel snubbed by the incoming Trump administration.