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Who's on the Trump administration's deregulation task force?

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 11, 2017
The New York Times and ProPublica found 28 people with potential conflicts of interest.
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Business activities of the president of the United States

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 25, 2017
It's twice as expensive to gain membership at the Mar-a-Lago, and Trump Hotels want to triple their numbers.
A coat of arms at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. 
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What will Trump critics do about conflicts now?

by Mark Garrison
Jan 12, 2017
There could be a legal fight brewing.
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Trump’s plan to end conflicts raises questions

by Mark Garrison
Jan 11, 2017
Assets will be transferred to a trust, overseen by his sons
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news cenference at Trump Tower on January 11, 2017 in New York City. 
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Trumps picks need strong vetting, Democrats say

by Reema Khrais
Dec 27, 2016
Senators are asking for tax returns and financial disclosures.
Key cabinet nominees, top row, from left: Rex Tillerson, secretary of state; Tom Price, health secretary; and Rick Perry, energy secretary. Second row: Betsy DeVos, education secretary; Wilbur Ross, commerce secretary; and Steven Mnuchin, treasury secretary.
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Trump says he'll dissolve charitable foundation

by Kimberly Adams
Dec 26, 2016
But it's currently being investigated by the New York attorney general's office.
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Trump tweets three short words to address future conflicts of interest

by Mark Garrison
Dec 13, 2016
The President-elect emphasizes no new deals while in office.
President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks with his children Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump during the grand opening ceremony of the new Trump International Hotel October 26, 2016 in Washington, DC. 
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Americans weigh in on Trumps’ business dealings

by Amy Scott
Dec 7, 2016
A post-election poll gives Trump benefit of the doubt.
US real-estate magnate Donald Trump is seen playing golf on a billboard at the Trump International Golf Club Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on August 12, 2015.   
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Office of Government Ethics launches tweetstorm congratulating Trump

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 30, 2016
Who even knew the Office of Government Ethics tweeted?
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tosses a signed hat back to a supporter at a campaign rally on April 25, 2016 at West Chester University in West Chester, Pennsylvania. 
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Here are Trump’s options for the Trump Organization

by Mark Garrison
Nov 30, 2016
Today, President-elect Trump tweeted that he’ll hold a news conference next month to discuss “leaving my great business in total,” adding that “legal documents are being crafted which take me completely out of business operations.” There’s still a lot unsaid and unclear about how a new arrangement will actually work and whether it will address […]
President-elect Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he is in the process of drafting legal documents that will allow him to leave his business in total. But there hasn't been any demonstrated, detailed plan other than that announcement.
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