This Morning from CBS News, Nov. 15, 2016
Right-hand man
Democrats and activist groups are speaking out against President-elect Donald Trump’s recently appointed chief strategist, Stephen Bannon. Bannon led controversial conservative website Breitbart for years before joining the Trump campaign as CEO. So who is the man accused of encouraging the “alt-right movement?”
Auditing the boss
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, his tax return remains under audit by the IRS. How independent will that examination be given that the agency is scrutinizing its soon-to-be boss? Given the long history of White House meddling with the IRS, that’s no idle question.
Retiring under Trump
Donald Trump’s election as president could have particular implications for workers nearing retirement, as well as for existing retirees. With the new administration expected to shift policy gears, we outline four key areas -- from Medicare to Social Security -- that older Americans should keep an eye on.
Return to stagflation?
Americans who lived through the 1970s may remember having to cope with the dreaded combination of rising unemployment and soaring inflation. Now, some experts warn the incoming Trump administration’s economic proposals could see the U.S. face a new era of “stagflation.”
Wildfires
Dry weather and drought conditions across the South are fueling an explosion of wildfires. Thousands of acres have burned, and heavy smoke is causing increasing concern about air quality. Dozens of fires are burning in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and other states.
Tales from the trail
With the long, gruelling race behind them, the CBS News reporters who were tasked for months with following the Democratic and Republican candidates around the country now share their insights from life on the trail with Donald Trump, and the constant pursuit of Hillary Clinton.
“Pushy Moms”
A group of women who call themselves the “Pushy Moms” have banded together to help their children get into good colleges. Now, they’re applying the skills they’ve picked up to help less-privileged students achieve their full potential.
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