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Senate Showdown Over Supreme Court Nomination Gathers Steam
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
The Senate appears headed for a clash that will fundamentally change how the institution approaches the process of Supreme Court nominations, and it could have further implications.
Trump Focus Pivots To Foreign Policy Priorities
Monday, April 03, 2017
President Trump is focusing on foreign policy priorities this week, including visits with several world leaders, as his domestic agenda is paused in Congress.
Trump To House Republicans: Pass Health Care Bill Or Obamacare Stays In Place
Friday, March 24, 2017
President Trump sent a message to House Republicans on Thursday night that they must pass their health care bill on Friday or the Affordable Care Act stays in place.
House Leaders Delay Scheduled Vote On Republican Health Care Bill
Thursday, March 23, 2017
There's still no deal among the White House, House Republican leaders and rank-and-file members to secure the votes needed to pass the GOP health care vote.
Trump Faces High Stakes Fight In Push For Republican Health Care Bill
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
A day before the House votes on the GOP health care bill, President Trump continues trying to persuade Republican lawmakers to support it. The stakes are high for this young administration.
Trump Confronts Ongoing Russia Controversy Amid Gorsuch Hearing
Monday, March 20, 2017
President Trump's Supreme Court nominee faces confirmation hearings, and the House nears a vote on the GOP's health care bill. That all could be drowned out by ongoing controversy about Russia.
The Big Week Ahead On Capitol Hill
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Expect a big week for President Trump's agenda. Claims about wiretapping and Russia get a public airing, his Supreme Court nominee faces the Senate, and the House votes on the GOP health care bill.
GOP Factions In Fight Over Republican Health Care Plan
Thursday, March 16, 2017
The Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act is facing opposition from a lot of factions inside the GOP, from conservatives who want a clean repeal to Trump's own populist supporters.
Congressional Budget Office Delves Into GOP Health Plan's Cost
Monday, March 13, 2017
The CBO is expected to soon release its projections on the impact of the House Republicans' proposed health care bill on the economy, the federal budget and the health care industry.
Trump Tries To Round Up Reluctant Republicans For Health Care Bill
Sunday, March 12, 2017
President Trump is working to convince reluctant Republicans to support the House GOP bill to replace Obamacare.
After Helping His Campaign, Trump's Tweets Cost Him In The White House
Friday, March 10, 2017
Forty-nine days into his presidency, Donald Trump continues to struggle with the transition from outsider to insider. A lot of things that helped him as a candidate, like flame throwing tweets, are hurting him as president. A week that started with Trump accusing Obama of wiretapping him ended with Trump cheerleading for the GOP establishment's health care plan.
Trump Signs New Order On Immigration Amid Controversy Over Tweets
Monday, March 06, 2017
President Trump signed a new travel executive order after a weekend of controversy over his tweets. He claimed President Obama tapped his phones at Trump Tower.
After Speech To Congress, Trump Holds Meeting With GOP Leaders
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
The day after his joint address to Congress, President Trump has been uncharacteristically low key. He met with Republican House and Senate leaders today for a legislative strategy session.
Trump Gives Broad Outline Of Policies In Speech To Congress
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
President Trump presented big ideas but few details in his first speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. We look at what he talked about and how Democrats responded.
Trump To Deliver Address To Joint Session Of Congress
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
President Trump delivers his first address to Congress Tuesday night. NPR takes a look at the message he needs to convey after five weeks in the White House.
Trump Administration To Boost Defense Spending In Budget Proposal
Monday, February 27, 2017
The Trump administration unveiled its budget priorities Monday ahead of the president's Tuesday address to Congress. It comes after days of focus on the White House relationship with the media.
Here's What To Watch For When Trump Addresses Congress
Monday, February 27, 2017
It's not a "State of the Union" address, but Trump's mood about the country will matter, along with whether he gives Congress direction on policy priorities like health care and taxes.
How Much Will Trump's Address To Congress Reflect 'Renewal Of American Spirit' Theme?
Sunday, February 26, 2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says President Trump will focus on the "renewal of American spirit" when he addresses a joint session of Congress early next week.
What To Expect In Trump's Address To Congress
Saturday, February 25, 2017
We recap President Trump's week and his address to CPAC, and preview themes to expect in his address to Congress Tuesday.
5 Questions After A Chaotic Week In The Trump White House
Sunday, February 19, 2017
President Trump is governing the way he campaigned — moving from "chaos candidate" to "chaos president." It might be possible to stabilize things, but Trump doesn't seem to want that.