Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

Washington Hosts The State Funeral For George H.W. Bush

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

As mourners make their way to the National Cathedral, NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley talks about the ceremony and reflects on notable moments in the former president's career.

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State Funeral For George H.W. Bush About To Get Underway

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

The state funeral for former President George H.W. Bush is about to begin in Washington. NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley joins Morning Edition offers perspective on the proceedings.

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News Brief: Prosecutors' Flynn Memo, Bush Funeral, CBS' Moonves Probe

Wednesday, December 05, 2018

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn should not get jail time, feds say. President George H.W. Bush is mourned in Washington. And Les Moonves misled investigators, according to a CBS report.

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Looking Back At George H.W. Bush's Legacy

Saturday, December 01, 2018

President George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. We look back on his life and legacy.

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Know Your Washington Buzzwords

Saturday, December 01, 2018

Deficit? Debt? Shutdown? Debt ceiling? NPR offers a guide to some of the political and economic terms you're likely to hear.

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Former President George H.W. Bush Dies At 94

Friday, November 30, 2018

The patriarch of a political dynasty, Bush was the last World War II vet to serve in the Oval Office. His son George W. called him "one of the greatest one-term presidents in the nation's history."

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Trump, At G-20 Summit, Signs Trade Deal With Canada, Mexico

Friday, November 30, 2018

President Trump is in Argentina for a meeting of G-20 world leaders. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaces NAFTA and still needs to be ratified by Congress.

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News Brief: Cohen's New Guilty Plea, G-20 Summit, And Mexico's New President

Friday, November 30, 2018

President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen entered a new guilty plea. And leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico prepare to sign a deal to replace NAFTA at the G20 summit.

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Angry Senators Say Trump Administration Is Stonewalling Amid Saudi Crisis

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

The administration wants to stick by Riyadh, but the Senate looked for ways to punish Saudi Arabia for the role its crown prince is suspected of playing in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Trump Administration Threatens To Withhold Subsidies From GM

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Angered by General Motors' decision to idle plants and lay off thousands of workers, the Trump administration threatened to retaliate by withholding federal subsidies for the company's cars.

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Trump Touts Hyde-Smith As Mississippi Senate Runoff Draws Attention

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

President Trump campaigned for Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, who is in a close runoff with Democrat Mike Espy. Hyde-Smith's public hanging comments drew national attention to the race.

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Trump Reaffirms His Support For Saudi Arabia After Killing Of Journalist

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

President Trump says he's not going to listen to the CIA, which determined it's likely that Saudi Arabia's crown prince knew of plans to kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Trump Says U.S. Will Remain 'Steadfast Partner' Of Saudis, Despite Khashoggi Killing

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

The president says his administration will continue to stand by Saudi Arabia, even though the CIA reportedly believes the crown prince approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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President Trump Pardons 2 Thanksgiving Turkeys

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

The two hefty toms, named "Peas" and "Carrots," starred in the White House turkey pardon, one of the odder White House holiday traditions.

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FACT CHECK: Is The Ex-SEAL Commander Attacked By Trump A 'Hillary Clinton Fan'?

Monday, November 19, 2018

President Trump dismissed criticism from retired Adm. William McRaven, calling the former special operations commander a "Hillary Clinton backer." He's not.

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'Mr. Kellyanne Conway' Dishes On President Trump

Friday, November 16, 2018

"I don't feel comfortable being a Republican anymore," conservative attorney George Conway, who is married to White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, said in a new podcast interview.

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Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Friday, November 16, 2018

President Trump awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to seven people Friday, including Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson.

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Trump Falsely Claims Not To Know The Man He Hand-Picked As Acting Attorney General

Friday, November 09, 2018

Trump said on Friday that he doesn't know Matthew Whitaker. Last month on television, the president said not only that he knew him but that he is a "great guy."

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News Brief: Trump Rule Attempts To Limit Asylum-Seekers, Thousand Oaks Shooting

Friday, November 09, 2018

The Trump administration issued a rule to attempt to restrict migrants' asylum rights. Also, the latest on the Thousand Oaks shooting and potential election recounts in Florida and Georgia.

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Trump Administration Aims To Deny Asylum To Migrants Who Enter U.S. Illegally

Friday, November 09, 2018

The Trump administration announced new measures Thursday to deny asylum to migrants who enter the country illegally. On Friday, the administration will announce which countries are affected.

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