Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro appears in the following:

News Brief: New York Terror Attack, GOP Tax Plan, NPR Executive Faces Harassment Allegations

Wednesday, November 01, 2017

At least eight people were killed and several people injured after a driver mowed down people on a New York City bike path. Also, we have an update on the Republican tax overhaul bill.

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GOP Delays Unveiling Of Tax Bill

Wednesday, November 01, 2017

Wednesday was supposed to be the day House Republicans planned to release their tax legislation. But now it is being delayed until Thursday, which may mean there is trouble with the bill.

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Russia Tried To Infiltrate Trump Campaign, Mueller Documents Confirm

Monday, October 30, 2017

Trump's former campaign chairman and a top aide are charged with money laundering; a former foreign policy aide has pleaded guilty to lying to FBI.

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Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake Says He Won't Seek Re-Election, Denounces Trump

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake denounced President Trump today during his announcement that he won't seek re-election in 2018. He told the Arizona Republic "there may not be a place for a Republican like me in the current Republican climate or the current Republican Party."

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President Trump Says The Republican Party Is United. Is It?

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

President Trump continues his tax overhaul pitch after holding court in a wide ranging Rose Garden appearance on Monday. Trump played down any conflict with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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Trump Rolls Back Obama Era Policies

Saturday, October 14, 2017

President Trump made headway this week in trying to roll back his predecessor's policies. NPR's Domenico Montanaro tells us about Trump's recent decisions against the Iran deal and the Affordable Care Act.

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News Brief: Trump Health Care Executive Order, California Wildfires, Harvey Weinstein

Thursday, October 12, 2017

President Trump signs an executive order Thursday that is expected to roll back Obama-era health care policies. Also, wildfires continue to race across parts of northern California.

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What's Changing With Trump's Executive Order On Health Care

Thursday, October 12, 2017

We look at what's expected to change in health care markets with President Trump's executive order he's expected to sign Thursday.

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News Brief: Congress Talks 'Bump Stocks,' Las Vegas Latest, DACA Deadline

Thursday, October 05, 2017

The Las Vegas attack has got lawmakers talking about banning "bump stocks," which simulate automatic weapons. Also, the Las Vegas shooter's girlfriend said she didn't know of his plans.

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News Brief: Mexico Earthquake, Hurricane Maria, New GOP Health Care Effort

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

More than 200 people were killed in an earthquake in Mexico. Also, Molly Hennessy-Fiske of the LA Times is in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria nears and the GOP is again trying to overhaul health care.

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News Brief: Houston Update, Trump And Russia

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

We have the latest on the crisis in Houston caused by flooding. Also, President Trump has visited Texas, and we have the latest on the Russia investigation.

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Friday Night Headlines: Arpaio Pardoned And Gorka Ousted

Saturday, August 26, 2017

A Friday night news dump revealed that President Trump had pardoned controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ousted White House advisor Sebastian Gorka. We talk to NPR's Domenico Montanaro.

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News Brief: Transgender People In The Military, Mattis In Middle East

Thursday, August 24, 2017

The White House is expected to issue guidance soon about President Trump's ban on transgender people in the military. Also, Defense Secretary James Mattis is traveling in the Middle East.

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What's Dividing Trump And McConnell

Thursday, August 24, 2017

The division between President Trump and Senate leader Mitch McConnell has led to reports of shouting matches and long periods of silence. Both recently issued reassuring statements.

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Ala. Senate Primary Pits Establishment Republicans Against Trump Loyalists

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

There's a primary election in Alabama in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The GOP candidates represent warring factions within the Republican Party.

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With His Back Against The Wall, Trump Again Turns To Grievance Politics

Saturday, August 05, 2017

After six months of no major legislative achievements and amid sliding poll numbers, President Trump is working to keep his loyal supporters behind him with a return to the culture wars.

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5 Accomplishments Of Anthony Scaramucci's 10 Days In The White House

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

The Internet is mocking "The Mooch's" tenure in the Trump White House by noting things that lasted longer. But he did get a few things done that might have a lasting impact.

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Morning News Brief: Kelly's Power At The White House, U.S. Sanctions Venezuela's Maduro

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Will Chief of Staff John Kelly take control of the White House? Are U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro tough enough? And Los Angeles gets to host the summer Olympics in 2028, but what will that mean for the city?

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Scaramucci Ousted From White House Communications Role

Monday, July 31, 2017

Just 10 days after being named White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci is out of that job. The move comes just hours into John Kelly's tenure as the new chief of staff.

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Trump Chief Of Staff Priebus Is Out — In Biggest White House Staff Shake-Up Yet

Friday, July 28, 2017

The former Republican National Committee chairman, a mild-mannered Wisconsinite, was never a natural fit with the flashy billionaire president. His exit signals a new chapter in the Trump presidency.

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