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President-elect Donald Trump has been holding court from his home in Palm Beach, Florida.

But for an overview, we must first turn to NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson. Good morning, Mara. MARA LIASSON, BYLINE: Good morning, Ayesha. RASCOE: Thank you for being with us all ...

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