Dana Farrington

Dana Farrington appears in the following:

Report: Kushner Discussed Setting Up Secret Communications With Russia

Friday, May 26, 2017

Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak told the Kremlin that Jared Kushner had discussed setting up a secret means of communicating directly, using Russian facilities, according to the Washington Post.

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White House Budget For 2018: Read The Full Plan

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

President Trump released his budget on Tuesday, which proposes deep cuts to federal safety nets, like food stamps. The plan builds off of the blueprint that the White House distributed in March.

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At Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, Trump Vows To Confront Anti-Semitism

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

President Trump said he "will always stand with the Jewish people." His administration has been criticized for its reaction to recent anti-Semitic attacks, among other controversies.

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Read President Trump's Budget Blueprint

Thursday, March 16, 2017

The document released on Thursday is more of a political statement than an actual budget, as Congress will need to approve a final plan. But it does indicate the president's priorities.

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Trump Picks R. Alexander Acosta As New Labor Nominee

Thursday, February 16, 2017

The president's first choice, Andrew Puzder, withdrew his nomination on Wednesday after facing criticism from members of both parties.

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6 Unanswered Questions After Michael Flynn's Resignation

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Flynn's departure from his position as national security adviser is followed by contradictory statements from the White House and an unclear timeline on the administration's response.

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Flynn May Be Called To Testify Before Senate Intelligence Committee

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Michael Flynn stepped down as national security adviser following reports he communicated with Russia about U.S. sanctions in December and then misled the vice president-elect about that discussion.

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What To Expect For Donald Trump's Inauguration

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of a polarized United States Friday. His inaugural address, expected in the middle of a full day of events, could have far-reaching consequences.

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N.D. Governor Issues Evacuation Order For Pipeline Protest Area

Monday, November 28, 2016

Gov. Jack Dalrymple cited "harsh weather" in his order, noting that "emergency services probably will not be available under current winter conditions." Protesters have been camped out for months.

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Stories In Stitches: Lessons From Political Convention Fashion

Friday, July 29, 2016

Tried-and-true red, white and blue stood out these last two weeks of political convergence. Here are some looks that also tell a story about the parties and the people who sported them.

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Michelle Obama: I Want A President 'Who Is Worthy Of My Girls' Promise'

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

At the Democratic convention, the first lady said the election is about making a better future for the children. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate "who I trust with that responsibility," she said.

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Ivanka Trump Reaches Out To Women, Urges Support For Them In Workforce

Thursday, July 21, 2016

The entrepreneur praised her father's business sense and his commitment to women and working mothers. "My father values talent. He is colorblind and gender neutral," she said.

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#NPRreads: Finding A Point Of View

Saturday, July 02, 2016

From a profile of Samantha Bee to the views of Chelsea Manning on the military's new transgender rules, these stories are about how we see the world.

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Outcry Follows Gang Rape In Brazil, Raising Alarms About Sexual Violence

Friday, May 27, 2016

Police say they are investigating the possible rape of a 16-year-old girl by at least 30 men — and an online video. Activists are calling attention to violence against women in the country.

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Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Lawmakers' Bid To Fix Education Funding

Friday, May 27, 2016

The Legislature has until June 30 to resolve an "inequitable and unconstitutional" funding structure, the court says, or else schools will have to close.

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Dr. Heimlich Uses His Maneuver At Retirement Home, Saves 87-Year-Old Woman

Friday, May 27, 2016

The residents' dinner became quite an event. Henry Heimlich, 96, is famous for inventing a technique to help people who are choking.

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'Near-Normal' Atlantic Hurricane Forecast Could Mean More Storms

Friday, May 27, 2016

The past three hurricane seasons have been considered below normal, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says. This season, NOAA predicts about four to eight hurricanes in the Atlantic.

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New England, Back Away From The Seal Pups

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Please do not take selfies with the animals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration asks. It's pupping season, so there may be a tempting number of seals about this weekend.

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Another Year, Another Impasse As 2 Win Scripps National Spelling Bee

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The spellers made it through 25 championship rounds to be named co-winners. Nihar Saireddy Janga was among the youngest in the finals; Jairam Jagadeesh Hathwar follows his brother, a 2014 co-champ.

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More Than A Dozen Rescued From Kentucky Cave

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Floodwaters trapped the cavers on Thursday. Four managed to escape, and then 19 more finally made it out in the evening.

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