Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

Obama Names LGBT Landmark As National Monument

Friday, June 24, 2016

The Stonewall National Monument in New York City will be the first addition to the National Park System specifically highlighting the history of the LGBT community.

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Supreme Court Tie Blocks Obama Immigration Actions

Thursday, June 23, 2016

A Supreme Court tie vote on Thursday blocked President Obama's plan to shield millions of immigrants from deportation.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan Reveals GOP Health Care Plan

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

House Speaker Paul Ryan unveiled the health care component of congressional Republicans' policy agenda Wednesday, a long-awaited alternative to the Affordable Care Act.

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Clinton Stings Trump On Economy: 'We Can't Let Him Bankrupt America'

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Hillary Clinton delivered a stinging indictment today of Donald Trump's business record and his economic policy, an effort to undermine what he has billed as one of his chief qualifications.

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Trump, Clinton Reactions To Orlando Offer Window Into Foreign Policies

Friday, June 17, 2016

In the aftermath of the Orlando mass shooting, the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees offer proposals on how they would combat terrorism.

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President Obama Speaks In Orlando After Meeting With Victims' Families

Thursday, June 16, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley and Corey Ealons, former communications aide for President Obama, about their analysis of Obama's speech from Orlando.

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Obama Travels To Orlando In Wake Of Nightclub Massacre

Thursday, June 16, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley and Corey Ealons, former communications aide for President Obama, about their analysis of President Obama's speech from Orlando and charts the evolution of how Obama has talked about gun violence over his two terms.

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Obama Blasts Donald Trump's Comments About Orlando Massacre

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

President Obama blasted Donald Trump Tuesday. He said Trump's call for a ban on Muslim immigrants to the U.S. would betray America's values and make the country less safe.

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President Obama's Tone On Mass Shootings Grows More Frustrated

Monday, June 13, 2016

President Obama has spoken out after multiple mass shootings during his time in office. His rhetoric has changed as his frustration has grown over the inability to get gun control measures enacted.

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Obama: No Direct Evidence That Terrorist Group Directed Orlando Attack

Monday, June 13, 2016

President Obama spoke Monday after being briefed by his national security team about Sunday morning's mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla.

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Bitter Rivals To Allies: How President Obama Evolved On Hillary Clinton

Thursday, June 09, 2016

In 2008, Barack Obama found Clinton barely "likeable enough" but needed her support after he secured the Democratic nomination. Now, she's getting the president's endorsement.

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Not Always A 'Thunderbolt': The Evolution Of LGBT Rights Under Obama

Thursday, June 09, 2016

Much has changed during the Obama administration — including the legalization of same-sex marriage. The president praised that Supreme Court decision, but activists have not always applauded him.

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New Rules To Ban Payday Lending 'Debt Traps'

Thursday, June 02, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday is announcing proposed regulations that aim to stop some predatory lending practices.

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Obama Returns To Elkhart, Ind., To Tout Economic Recovery

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

President Obama returns to Elkhart, Ind., the first town he visited as president and a symbol of the recession. He went on Wednesday to tout economic recovery with an eye toward his successor.

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Libertarians Tap 2 Former GOP Governors For White House

Monday, May 30, 2016

The move could give the little-known Party more visibility in a year when many voters say they're open to new options. Gary Johnson of New Mexico and William Weld of Massachusetts will top the ticket.

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Libertarian Party Nominates Former Gov. Gary Johnson

Sunday, May 29, 2016

At the Libertarian presidential nominating convention this weekend, the party picked former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson. Donald Trump's rise in the GOP is giving more attention to third parties.

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Libertarian Party Set To Pick Its Presidential Candidate

Sunday, May 29, 2016

The Libertarian presidential candidates held a debate Saturday night at their party convention in Orlando, Fla.

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Libertarians Gather In Florida For Party's National Convention

Friday, May 27, 2016

NPR previews the Libertarian Party's national convention, which will be held in Florida this weekend. At a time when many voters are unhappy with the choice between Republican and Democratic White House hopefuls, the Libertarian ticket could warrant a second look.

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Obama Walks Tricky Line In Visit To Hiroshima, Japan

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The White House says President Obama will not apologize for the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima when he visits the Japanese city on Friday. NPR looks at the political significance of the visit and the tricky line Obama will have to walk.

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In Historic Hiroshima Visit, Obama To Push For Nuclear-Free World

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The city is now synonymous with the deadly nuclear age that began there more than seven decades ago. White House officials stress that Obama will not apologize for the bombing.

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