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White House Downplays Trump Tweets On Gulf Feud
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
The White House and the State Department stressed the need for cooperation among Arab allies, after President Trump appeared to take the side of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors against Qatar.
Trump's Latest Tweets On Travel Ban Could Raise New Legal Hurdles
Monday, June 05, 2017
The president tweeted in defense of his travel ban, using language that could hamper his administration's legal argument. The tweets also threaten to overshadow the rollout of infrastructure policy.
Is The Economic Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty? It Depends
Sunday, June 04, 2017
In these hyper-polarized times, even seemingly objective facts like the unemployment rate are often viewed through a partisan lens.
Unemployment Data Are Often Colored By Politics
Saturday, June 03, 2017
The Labor Department has issued its monthly jobs report. In these hyper-partisan times, even seemingly objective facts about the economy are viewed through the lens of party politics.
White House Defends U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement
Friday, June 02, 2017
The Trump administration is defending its decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, despite international condemnation.
Trump Set To Announce Decision On Paris Climate Agreement
Thursday, June 01, 2017
President Trump said he will announce on Thursday whether the U.S. will pull out of the Paris climate agreement. He said he's been hearing lots of opinions on the issue.
Morning News Brief: Trump On Paris Climate Deal, U.K. Elections
Thursday, June 01, 2017
President Trump is set to announce on Thursday whether he wants to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate agreement. And campaigns for the U.K.'s Parliament are closer than expected.
President Trump Expected To Make Decision On Paris Climate Accord
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
President Trump is expected to make a decision regarding whether or not the U.S. will pull out of the Paris climate accord. NPR takes a look at the potential political and environmental impacts of leaving the agreement.
Trump Has Multiple Escape Routes From Paris Climate Accord
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
President Trump is nearing a decision on whether to pull out of the Paris climate agreement and has been meeting this week with competing voices in his Cabinet.
As Trump Slams NATO Allies, Obama Defends 'International Order'
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Former President Obama spoke to a large crowd in Berlin Thursday, calling for a renewal of the international order. His message was in sharp contrast to President Trump's policy of "America First."
Trump's Budget Relies On Optimistic Economic Forecasts, Critics Say
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
President Trump's budget proposal calls for eliminating the federal deficit within 10 years. It depends on deep cuts to safety-net programs such as food stamps and Medicaid, and relies on rosy forecasts for economic growth that critics call unrealistic.
Morning News Brief: Manchester Blast, Russia Probe, Trump Budget
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
The latest on the deadly attack at a concert in Manchester, England. Also, new developments in the FBI and congressional probes into Russian meddling and the Trump budget for 2018 is revealed.
White House Proposes Deep Cuts To Safety Nets With 'Taxpayer First' Budget Plan
Monday, May 22, 2017
The White House has unveiled a proposal that aims to eliminate the federal deficit within a decade. It calls for significant cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and it assumes robust economic growth.
NPR/Ipsos Poll: Americans Aren't So Hot On 'America First'
Saturday, May 20, 2017
President Trump is on his first foreign trip, taking him to the Middle East and Europe. But a new poll from NPR and Ipsos shows Americans are skeptical of Trump's populist foreign policy.
Trump Embarks On First Overseas Trip Without Naming New FBI Director
Friday, May 19, 2017
President Trump embarks on his first overseas trip without naming a new pick to replace fired FBI Director James Comey. One candidate for the job, former Sen. Joe Lieberman, is drawing mixed reviews.
Trump Holds Joint Appearance With Colombian President
Thursday, May 18, 2017
President Trump holds a joint appearance with the Colombian president on Thursday. The meeting comes as questions swirl about two controversies related to Russia and fired FBI Director James Comey.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller Named Special Counsel In Russia Probe
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Robert Mueller has been appointed special counsel in the FBI's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. This comes after the firing of FBI Director James Comey last week.
Trump Denounces Media Coverage In Coast Guard Academy Commencement
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
President Trump is pushing back defiantly after a week of negative news stories. Speaking to graduates at the Coast Guard Academy, Trump said adversity only makes you stronger.
Trump Asked Comey To Shut Down Flynn Investigation, Reports Say
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
The White House is denying reports that President Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to shut down the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Lawmakers Respond To Reports Trump Asked Comey To End Flynn Probe
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to reports that say former FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo that President Trump asked him to end the investigation into Michael Flynn.