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Cabinet hopefuls continue trek to Trump Tower
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON U.S. President-elect Donald Trump met with a stream of Cabinet hopefuls at his Manhattan office tower on Monday, but made no further announcements, keeping candidates and the public guessing about the shape of the administration that will take over on Jan. 20. | Video
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