As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump repeatedly promised to “repeal Obamacare and replace it with something great.” Early Thursday morning the U.S. Senate took an initial step toward repeal. As for the replacement, Alaska’s two senators describe something still in the formative stages.
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In a surprise send-off, Obama awards Biden Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Calling Biden “the best vice president America’s ever had” and a “lion of American history,” President Obama gave his White House partner the nation’s highest civilian honor in an emotional ceremony.
Alaska’s House majority weighs whether to hold open caucus meetings
Most of the Democrats who were out of power last year will be in the majority this year. But it’s not clear whether the majority caucus will hold these pre-session open meetings.
Trump dismisses Russian connection allegations as ‘fake news’
In his first news conference since last summer, he denied unverified reports that Russia has compromising intelligence on him and outlined how he’d try to unwind his complex businesses as president.
Trump denies allegations of secret ties, collusion between campaign and Russia
Intelligence officials recently briefed both Obama and Trump about the unconfirmed reports. U.S. intelligence agencies have said Russia engaged in an extensive hacking effort during the 2016 election.
Follow President-elect Donald Trump’s news conference live at 7 a.m. Wednesday
KTOO is carrying live NPR coverage of President-elect Donald Trump’s news conference beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Trump will deliver remarks from Trump Tower in New York.
Obama Defends His Legacy As He Says Farewell: ‘Yes We Can. Yes We Did’
Even as Donald Trump threatens to roll back some of his signature proposals, including Obamacare and climate change regulations, President Obama gave a hopeful speech in Chicago Tuesday night.
Follow President Barack Obama’s farewell address live at 5 p.m.
KTOO is carrying live NPR coverage of President Barack Obama’s farewell address Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 2016. The president will be delivering remarks to an audience in Chicago.
Insurance for law enforcement and firefighters’ survivors among early bills
A bill to provide survivors with insurance was among the first bills filed ahead of the legislative session, starting on Jan. 17.
Trump names son-in-law Jared Kushner as White House senior adviser
The appointment of the president-elect’s son-in-law to a senior role could run into legal and ethics issues related to nepotism. Kushner plans to largely divest from his sizable business interests.