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President Trump Decides To Remove U.S. From Paris Climate Accord
Thursday, June 01, 2017
President Trump announced his decision on Thursday for the U.S. to leave the Paris climate accord. The decision is likely to have environmental and international implications.
Morning News Brief: Americans Pessimistic About GOP Health Care, U.S.-German Tensions
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
A new poll shows Americans are pessimistic about repealing the Affordable Care Act. Ingo Zamperoni of ARD news discusses U.S.-German relations. And a labor activist in China has gone missing.
White House Communications Director Resigns Amid Rumors Of Staff Changes
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
The White House communications director has resigned. The move comes amid rumors of other possible staff changes, as the White House grapples with how to deal with the ongoing Russia investigations.
5 Takeaways From Trump's First Foreign Trip As President
Saturday, May 27, 2017
President Trump returned to the U.S. late Saturday. Here's a look at key moments and key issues during his weeklong trip overseas to the Middle East and Europe.
When Foreign Trip Is Over, Trump Will Again Face Domestic Controversies
Friday, May 26, 2017
Scandals — such as the Russian investigation — have taken a toll on the president's approval ratings. One part of the electorate, however, is sticking with Trump, and that is his core supporters.
Morning News Brief: U.K. Ups Threat Level, Brennan Testifies, Trump Meets The Pope
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has raised the terror alert level to critical after the Manchester attack. Also, reporter Ines San Martin discusses Trump at the Vatican, and the latest on Russia.
Trump's First International Trip Offers Chance To Refocus Foreign Policy
Monday, May 22, 2017
President Trump's first international trip is an opportunity for him to reorient U.S. foreign policy priorities. It can also provide him a respite from political controversies back at home.
Reviewing The Status Of Various Russia Probes
Sunday, May 21, 2017
With the president overseas, investigations into ties between Russia and Trump's presidential campaign are moving forward in Washington, D.C.
The News Can't Stop, Won't Stop — All This Happened This Week
Friday, May 19, 2017
The avalanche of news since Donald Trump was inaugurated has overshadowed the GOP's domestic agenda, and now the president embarks on his first overseas trip, with potentially big consequences.
Ongoing Controversy Threatens To Damage Trump's Credibility
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Credibility is the ability to confidently convey critical information. It's an essential quality for all presidents in difficult times, and the self-inflicted crisis of the last few weeks — the shifting narratives to explain the news — have severely damaged this White House's credibility. NPR looks at what's happened and why it matters.
Morning News Brief: Robert Mueller As Special Counsel, New Google Products
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed as a special counsel to investigate Russian influence in the election. And Google has unveiled its latest product ideas.
White House Responds To Appointment Of Special Counsel In Russia Probe
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
In a statement Wednesday night, President Trump said a thorough investigation will confirm there was "no collusion" between his campaign and any foreign entity during last year's election.
White House Says Reports That Trump Revealed Classified Data Are Wrong
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Multiple media outlets are reporting that President Trump revealed foreign intelligence to Russia's foreign minister and ambassador when they visited the Oval Office last week.
News Brief: Trump Accused Of Sharing Classified Data, Iran Election Preview
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Reports suggest President Trump revealed classified information about ISIS to Russian officials at a White House meeting. A view from Iran ahead of the country's presidential election later this week.
White House Responds To Report Trump Revealed Classified Information To Russians
Monday, May 15, 2017
The White House is pushing back against a Washington Post story that alleges President Trump revealed classified information to Russian officials in the Oval Office last week.
Critics Lash Out At Trump After He Fires FBI Director James Comey
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Donald Trump's base is standing with him, liberals see the firing as adding fuel to calls for an impeachment and lawmakers on both sides feel angst.
It's Been A Rough Week for James Comey, But At Least He Got Some Cookies
Friday, May 12, 2017
A 9-year-old who lives in Comey's neighborhood dropped off the treats earlier this week, after she saw reporters swarming the former FBI director's house.
Trump Planned To Fire Comey Regardless Of Justice Department Recommendation
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Trump says he was intent on firing the FBI director no matter what Justice Department officials recommended. Washington Post reporter Robert Costa talks about why these statements are contradictory.
White House Defends Decision To Fire FBI Director James Comey
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
President Trump says he fired FBI Director James Comey because he "wasn't doing a good job." NPR takes a look at what was behind the decision and how the White House is handling the political fallout.
Comey's Firing Due To Handling Of Clinton Email Probe, White House Says
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
The White House says FBI Director James Comey was dismissed for how he handled the scandal around Hillary Clinton's private email server while she was secretary of state.