Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon appears in the following:

Former Intel Chiefs: White House Using Security Clearances As A 'Political Tool'

Friday, August 17, 2018

About a dozen former officials warn that President Trump is using clearances to stifle free speech. Trump said Friday that he is also likely to revoke clearance for a top Justice Department official.

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Kavanaugh Fight Puts Vulnerable Senators In A Tight Spot

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

The president's Supreme Court pick meets Wednesday with Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp, who are both up for re-election in red states while under intense pressure from activists.

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Both Sides Of Abortion Rights Debate Mobilized Over Supreme Court Nominee

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

While the Senate takes a brief recess, activists on both sides of issues, including reproductive rights, are out talking with voters about Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.

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President Trump Back In Campaign Mode Endorsing Republican Candidates

Friday, August 03, 2018

The 2018 midterm election is less than three months away. President Trump is traveling the country in support of Republican candidates. Last night, he addressed a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

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National Security Officials Reaffirm Russia's Work To Undermine U.S. Elections

Thursday, August 02, 2018

Top National Security officials appeared at a White House press briefing Thursday to emphasize threats of foreign political influence and what they're doing to confront them.

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Ivanka Trump: Family Separations A 'Low Point'

Thursday, August 02, 2018

The president's daughter said she's "vehemently against" separating families, while adding that she's concerned about policies that encourage parents to send children on dangerous journeys.

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Who is Andrew Brunson, The Pastor Prompting Sanctions Threats Against Turkey?

Thursday, July 26, 2018

In a move that is winning praise from religious conservatives, the Trump administration threatened sanctions if Turkey does not release an American evangelical pastor.

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News Brief: Trump And EU Ease Trade Tensions, Family Separation Update

Thursday, July 26, 2018

President Trump and the EU Commission's Jean-Claude Juncker said they would work to remove trade barriers between the U.S. and Europe. Also, Emma Platoff of the Texas Tribune on separated families.

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After A Slow Start, Melania Trump Hits The Road For 'Be Best'

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The rollout of the first lady's policy initiative was delayed by her illness and hospitalization in May, but the White House says she'll be making more appearances in the weeks to come.

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Trump Wants To Revoke Security Clearances Of Ex-Officials Who've Criticized Him

Monday, July 23, 2018

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says former CIA Director John Brennan and others have "politicized and in some cases monetized their public service and security clearances."

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In The White House Press Room, Sarah Sanders Channels President Trump

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Sarah Sanders is marking one year as White House press secretary, a job that requires her to understand and reflect Trump's combative style.

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Sarah Sanders Marks One Year On The Job

Friday, July 20, 2018

July 21 marks one year since Sarah Sanders was named White House press secretary. It's been a year full of controversy.

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Republican Rep. Warren Davidson Advises Trump To 'Continue To Play Offense'

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio talks with NPR's David Greene about his reaction to President Trump's statements about Russian interference in the U.S. election.

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Trump Responds To Fallout From Helsinki

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

At the White House yesterday President Trump walked away — sort of — from his controversial statement in Helsinki that drew widespread condemnation.

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News Brief: Trump Walks Back Comments, Russian Student Charged, Migrant Detentions

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

President Trump takes that Helsinki comment back. Another thread in the story of alleged Russian influence in U.S. affairs. And disturbing stories from migrant detention facilities, from those inside.

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Trump Attempts To Soften Controversial Remarks He Made In Helsinki

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

President Trump was trying to do damage control after seeming to side with Russian President Putin's denials of election interference on Monday. Trump told reporters Tuesday that he accepts the conclusions of U.S. intelligence agencies.

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Abortion Rights Groups Prepare For Intensified Battle At The State Level

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Abortion rights advocates are concerned that a conservative-leaning Supreme Court might reverse or substantially erode Roe v. Wade. Under that scenario, states could have free reign to restrict the procedure.

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News Brief: Trump Attacks NATO Allies, London Prepares, Supreme Court And Abortion

Thursday, July 12, 2018

President Trump is in Brussels for the second day of the NATO summit. He spent the first day lashing out at allies. Also, protests are expected for Trump in London and the latest on the Supreme Court.

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Abortion Rights Advocates Preparing For Life After Roe v. Wade

Thursday, July 12, 2018

With Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination still up for debate, activists are planning for potential battles in state legislatures if the court eventually weakens national abortion rights.

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Trump To Reveal Supreme Court Pick During Prime-Time Announcement

Monday, July 09, 2018

Because Republicans have a razor-thin majority in the Senate, there's political pressure on President Trump to pick a Supreme Court nominee who would be easy to confirm.

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