Tamara Keith

Tamara Keith appears in the following:

News Brief: Sen. Flake Won't Seek Re-Election, Court Rules For Unauthorized Immigrant's Abortion

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona said he will not seek re-election in a speech lambasting President Trump. Also, a court has ruled in favor of an unauthorized immigrant's right to an abortion.

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Political Fight Over Condolence Calls, Health Bill Addresses 'Bailout' Concerns

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Back and forth over Trump condolence calls escalates. A part of the health bill has to do with payments to insurance companies that are supposed to go to subsidizing coverage for low income customers.

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Trump Still Hasn't Fulfilled Promise To Declare Opioid Epidemic As A National Emergency

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

President Trump's nominee to head the Drug Enforcement Administration pulled out amid controversy. This leaves Trump without a permanent heads at Department of Health and Human Services and the DEA. All the while, his promised declaration of a national emergency on opioids has yet to materialize.

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What Happens When Trump Sends Key Policy Issues To Congress

Friday, October 13, 2017

For the Iran nuclear deal, health care and immigration, President Trump has declared he's keeping campaign promises. But he's also creating more challenges for GOP lawmakers.

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Many Cabinet Positions Remain Open In Trump Administration

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Even if Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stays in his job, President Trump still lacks a HHS secretary and a permanent DHS secretary. Many positions below the top cabinet posts remain open, too.

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Will Trump's Twitter War With Sen. Corker Damage His Agenda?

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

President Trump's latest fight with GOP members threatens to jeopardize his legislative plans. We examine how the schism may effect lawmakers trying to push through deep tax cuts.

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Trump Ties Immigration Demands To DACA Deal, Including Border Wall

Sunday, October 08, 2017

Trump wants sweeping immigration changes as part of any legislative fix for the program that allows DREAMers to stay in the U.S. Top Democrats say this "fails to represent any attempt at compromise."

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How President Trump's Views On Guns Have Shifted Over The Years

Friday, October 06, 2017

The White House says President Trump is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and Americans' right to own guns. But before becoming president, he was once open to some gun restrictions.

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President Trump Visits Las Vegas After Massacre At Music Festival

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

The president met with first responders and survivors of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.

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Trump Calls For Unity In The Wake Of Las Vegas Massacre

Monday, October 02, 2017

President Trump observed a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House Monday afternoon in honor of the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. He says he will travel to Las Vegas on Wednesday.

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HHS Secretary Tom Price Resigns After Private Plane Controversy

Friday, September 29, 2017

Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price offered his resignation earlier today and President Trump accepted.

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Price To Reimburse Partial Cost Of Charter Flights

Friday, September 29, 2017

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price is going to reimburse taxpayers nearly $52,000 for his seats on private charter planes that reportedly cost taxpayers more than $400,000.

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News Brief: Tax Overhaul, Roy Moore Wins In Alabama, Saudi Arabia Lets Women Drive

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

President Trump and lawmakers are set to release a plan for a tax overhaul Wednesday. Also, conservative Roy Moore, known for some extreme-right views, won a Senate primary election in Alabama.

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Politics Roundup: Trump's Call To Fire NFL Players Protesting During National Anthem

Saturday, September 23, 2017

The GOP health care plan, the Graham-Cassidy bill, takes what may be a fatal hit after Sen. John McCain has said he'll vote "no". Meanwhile, President Trump unleashes some of his own hits on major professional sport figures. NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith helps us understand.

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News Brief: German Election, Trump Vs. GOP In Alabama, Search And Rescue In Mexico

Friday, September 22, 2017

Even if German Chancellor Merkel is re-elected Sunday, there's no guarantee it will be business as usual. Also, a Senate campaign in Alabama is exposing division between Trump and other Republicans.

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Former President Obama Speaks Out On Efforts To Replace Affordable Care Act

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Former President Obama spoke at a Gates Foundation event and delivered a not so thinly veiled message to President Trump about what he sees as America's role in the world.

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Trump Addresses U.N. General Assembly With Tough Talk On Korea

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The president has harsh words for North Korea's leader, whom he refers to as "Rocket Man." He also calls the Iran deal "an embarrassment to the United States."

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Preview: Trump To Address United Nations About America's Role

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

President Trump is expected to explain what "America First" means to the United Nations General Assembly, an organization known for putting the world first. Trump speaks to its member nations Tuesday.

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Hillary Clinton Is 'Done,' But Not Going Away

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

In interviews with NPR, Clinton discusses her life since the election she didn't expect to lose and why she lost. And she offers scathing criticism of President Trump.

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Unlike Many Trump Loyalists, Hope Hicks Stays Out Of The Spotlight

Friday, August 25, 2017

Unlike many of President Trump's advisers, Hope Hicks does not seek the spotlight. Hicks was recently named the interim White House communications director.

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