Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

Trump Says He's Optimistic About Nuclear Deal With North Korea While Criticizing Iran's

Monday, April 30, 2018

President Trump talked up the potential of a nuclear deal with North Korea even as he trashed the current nuclear deal with Iran. He spoke at a news conference Monday with Nigeria's president.

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Lawmakers Ask EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Tough Questions Amid Ethics Allegations

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt faced questions from lawmakers Thursday amid a myriad of ethics allegations and tepid support from the White House.

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As Ronny Jackson Withdraws Name As VA Nominee, Trump Defends Him

Thursday, April 26, 2018

President Trump defends Dr. Ronny Jackson in an interview with Fox News — and also seems to acknowledge that lawyer Michael Cohen represented him in what he calls the "crazy Stormy Daniels deal."

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EPA Chief Pruitt Faces Tough Questions On Capitol Hill

Thursday, April 26, 2018

EPA chief Scott Pruitt said the recent scrutiny he has received over ethical issues is an effort to undermine the president's agenda.

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New Charges Against VA Nominee: 'Candyman' Dispensed Drugs Freely, Wrecked Car

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Detailed new allegations surfaced Wednesday against Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump's pick to lead the VA. The White House is defending Jackson, who wants a chance to clear his name.

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Trump-Macron Friendship Can't Mask Stark Differences On Iran, Syria And Trade

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

While French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington, D.C., for a state visit, he and President Trump held a joint press conference Tuesday that was dominated by talk of Syria and Iran.

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Trump Says He Will Walk Out If North Korea Meeting Not 'Fruitful'

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

President Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addressed reporters Wednesday evening after talks at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

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North Korea And Trade Dominate Trump-Abe Meeting

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

President Trump hosts Japanese Prime Minister Abe at his Florida resort for a second day on Wednesday. The leaders are expected to focus on trade and the nuclear threat posed by North Korea.

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Trade And Nukes On The Agenda As Trump Meets Japan's Prime Minister

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

President Trump begins two days of meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday. North Korea's nuclear threat and trade are expected to dominate the discussions.

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Syria Is Latest Test For President Trump's Foreign Policy

Saturday, April 14, 2018

The latest action in Syria — which comes shortly after the president said he wanted to withdraw U.S. troops from the country — illustrates the competing impulses that drive his foreign policy.

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Pentagon Latest On Syria Airstrikes

Saturday, April 14, 2018

We have the latest from the U.S. military about the airstrikes in Syria.

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Trump Suggests Rejoining TPP

Friday, April 13, 2018

President Trump floated the idea of re-entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Leaving the trade partnership was one of his campaign promises.

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News Brief: Comey's Book, Trump Talks TPP Again, Syria And Pompeo

Friday, April 13, 2018

James Comey's new book is making waves as it details some of the president's interactions with the former FBI director. Also, President Trump suggested re-entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Summit Of The Americas Begins, Minus 1 American: Trump

Friday, April 13, 2018

President Trump abruptly scrapped plans to attend a hemispheric summit meeting in South America this weekend. The White House says Vice President Pence will go in Trump's place.

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President Trump Turns Attention To Welfare Programs

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

President Trump has directed federal agencies to look for ways to strengthen work requirements for various aid programs, including Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance and cash welfare.

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White House Homeland Security Adviser Resigns

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Tom Bossert, President Trump's adviser on homeland security, announces he's leaving, one day after his new boss, John Bolton, took over as White House national security adviser.

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White House Homeland Security Adviser Bossert Becomes Latest To Step Down

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Tom Bossert, the White House adviser on homeland security and counterterrorism, has resigned. The move came a day after John Bolton took over as President Trump's national security adviser.

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Trump Cancels Trip To Latin America

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

The White House announces that President Trump won't be travelling to Peru this weekend for a Latin American summit meeting and says Vice President Pence will go in his place.

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Trump Blasts FBI After His Attorney's Office Is Raided

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

President Trump has lashed out at federal investigators after agents raided his personal attorney's office. It was not immediately clear why investigators targeted Michael Cohen.

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What Impact The Escalating Tariffs Threats Have Had So Far

Friday, April 06, 2018

The war of words is escalating between the United States and China over potential tariffs. But how much of it just posturing as a prelude to negotiations?

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