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New Trump Order Extends 'Buy American' And 'Hire American' Rules
Monday, April 17, 2017
During a visit to the Snap-on tool company Tuesday, President Trump will sign an executive order designed to reinforce government purchasing policies and discourage the heavy use of guest workers.
Trump Continues To Shift Positions On Key Campaign Issues
Friday, April 14, 2017
This week, President Trump said NATO is no longer obsolete and slammed Russia for its alliance with the Syrian regime. Those positions are at odds with views he held on the campaign trail.
Bomb Dropped On Afghan Province Was Historic In Size
Friday, April 14, 2017
The Pentagon says the U.S. dropped the largest conventional weapon ever used in combat to hit an underground ISIS complex. Some speculate the action was also meant to send a message to North Korea.
Trump Changes Tone In Meeting With Secretary General Of NATO
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
President Trump spoke about a strong commitment to NATO during his meeting with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday, a major switch from his rhetoric on the campaign trail.
Trump, In A 180-Degree Switch, Says NATO 'No Longer Obsolete'
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
President Trump, who has questioned the relevance of NATO and challenged allies to spend more on their own defense, met on Wednesday with the head of the military alliance.
Sean Spicer Apologizes For Controversial Assad-Hitler Comparison
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Spicer apologized for his comments Tuesday when he wrongly suggested that Hitler never used chemical weapons in an attempt to underscore the horror of Syria's alleged use of those weapons.
White House Press Secretary Suggests Even Hitler Didn't Use Chemical Weapons
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
In a press briefing, Sean Spicer answered a question about the gas attack in Syria by comparing Hitler, favorably, to the Syrian regime. His attempts to clarify the statement only made matters worse.
From Red Lines To Blurred Lines: The Trump Administration's Syria Shift
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Before and after last week's chemical weapons attack, the Trump administration sent conflicting signals about foreign intervention, Russian cooperation and the fate of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
White House Spokesman Stumbles Over Assad-Hitler Comparison
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
In the middle of an international debate about Syria, Bashar Assad, Russia and Iran, Trump press secretary Sean Spicer made an ill-conceived, ahistorical reference to Hitler. He later apologized.
Trump Cheers Elevation Of Gorsuch To Supreme Court
Monday, April 10, 2017
The president delivered on a campaign promise with the swearing-in of conservative Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. He thanked Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for making it possible.
U.S. Airstrike Against Syria Overshadows Trump's Meeting With Chinese Leader
Friday, April 07, 2017
President Trump's decision to launch a targeted missile strike against Syria overshadows his summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. NPR takes a look at what this means for Trump's foreign policy.
Trump Orders Syria Strikes In Change Of Policy
Friday, April 07, 2017
President Trump ordered a missile strike on a Syrian airfield where the U.S. says planes used in a chemical weapons attack originated. It's a change in policy after espousing nonintervention abroad.
Trump Welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping At Mar-A-Lago
Thursday, April 06, 2017
President Trump welcomes President Xi Jinping of China to his home in Florida on Thursday. It will be Trump's first face-to-face meeting with the Chinese leader after campaigning for two years on the critique that China was ripping off the U.S.
Trump Donates Salary To National Parks Even As He Tries To Cut Interior Department
Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Critics cried foul, including the head of the Sierra Club who called Trump's move a "publicity stunt."
Trump, Xi Jinping Probably Won't Be Golfing While Talking Trade At Mar-A-Lago Meeting
Sunday, April 02, 2017
Contentious issues on trade and North Korea are likely to dominate this coming week when President Trump has his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Health Care On Hold As Trump Administration Turns To Climate Change Regulations
Monday, March 27, 2017
After last week's failed repeal of the Affordable Care Act, President Trump and Republicans in Congress turn their focus to regaining momentum in the days ahead. A look at what's on the agenda for Congress and the Trump administration.
What Failure On Obamacare Repeal Means For Tax Reform
Saturday, March 25, 2017
President Trump is eager to put the health care debacle behind him and focus on tax reform, but the failure to repeal the Affordable Care Act could handicap that effort.
Health Care Bill Collapses After Republicans Fail To Garner Enough Support
Friday, March 24, 2017
Republicans pulled their health care bill on Friday after failing to secure enough votes for it to pass in the House. In a statement, President Trump said he wanted to move onto tax reform.
House Republicans Pull Health Care Bill After Failing To Secure Votes
Friday, March 24, 2017
House Republicans pulled their health care bill on Friday after failing to secure enough votes. House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke to reporters after the decision came to pull the bill.
Trump Unveils 'Hard Power' Budget That Boosts Military Spending
Thursday, March 16, 2017
The president's budget blueprint calls for a 10 percent increase in military spending, along with deep cuts in foreign aid and the Environmental Protection Agency.