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Donald J. Trump Sworn in as president Jan 20, 2017

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This morning, Donald J. Trump became the 45th President of the United States. His inaugural address began with ringing repetitions of promises familiar from last year's speeches and rallies.

The boycott of Trump's inauguration Jan 19, 2017

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Guest host Barbara Bogaev runs down who's opting out of Donald Trump's inauguration, looks into the charge that he is not a "legitimate President", and considers how his unusually low approval ratings could shape his first term in office.

Education Policy under a Trump Administration Jan 18, 2017

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Senators are dashing from one hearing room to another today, as committees take up Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. We focus on Washington's role in public education.

Obamacare goes under the GOP scalpel Jan 17, 2017

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Republicans have started the process of repealing Obamacare once again — and Donald Trump says he has "a plan" to replace it. But can they get along? Will the next step for healthcare reform need a bipartisan coalition?

Does the "American Dream" still have a future? Jan 16, 2017

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For the first time, it's possible to measure "the American Dream." The results are sobering — especially for the middle class. On this archived edition of To the Point, we hear about the failures of government — and some individuals — and the role of income inequality.

Is Donald Trump defying the Founding Fathers? Jan 13, 2017

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A week before he takes office, America's President-elect is already embroiled in a controversy over the Constitution. Can Donald Trump avoid prohibited conflicts of interests without selling off billions worth of investments in foreign countries or the new Trump International Hotel — on Pennsylvania Avenue, between the White House and Capitol Hill?

Trump foreign policy takes shape, or does it? Jan 12, 2017

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Donald Trump's nominees to lead the CIA and the Pentagon have told Senate Committees they'll have no trouble disagreeing with the President Elect when he's in the White House. What will that mean for their chances of confirmation?

Welcome to Donald Trump's Washington Jan 11, 2017

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Donald Trump held his first news conference in six months—staged at Trump Tower in New York -- while his cabinet nominees were being scrutinized by Senate Committees in Washington. We look at today's political drama from Trump Tower to the vetting of nominees for Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Race relations after Obama Jan 10, 2017

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The election and re-election of the first black president led to predictions of a "post-racial" America. Today, we talk about Barack Obama's eight years in the White House and what they mean for the future.

Trump's icy relationship with US intelligence Jan 09, 2017

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Donald Trump has tweeted that only "fools" and "stupid people" don't want closer relations between the US and Russia -- despite intelligence findings. When he gets to the White House, will he make peace with the CIA, the FBI and America's massive network of spies and covert activities?

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