Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon appears in the following:

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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Religion, The Supreme Court And Why It Matters

Saturday, July 07, 2018

With President Trump set to name the next justice to the high court soon, it's worth noting it was once dominated by Protestant Christians. Now, it is now more Jewish, Catholic and conservative.

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Supreme Court's Religious Makeup Evolves As Members Change

Friday, July 06, 2018

The current religious makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court is predominantly Jewish and Catholic. Why is that so, and how much does the religion of the justices matter?

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White House Taps Former Fox News Executive For Senior Communications Job

Thursday, July 05, 2018

Bill Shine left Fox News in the aftermath of a sexual harassment scandal, amid accusations that he failed to take the allegations seriously.

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Trump Administration Reverses Obama-Era Affirmative Action In Schools

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

The White House is withdrawing Obama-era guidance documents that encouraged schools and colleges to promote racial diversity through their admissions process.

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Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement Could Reshape U.S. Abortion Debate

Friday, June 29, 2018

With the departure of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court loses a swing vote who has tended to uphold abortion rights. His retirement could reshape the landscape in the battle over abortion.

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