Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

Trump Administration Strikes Trade Deal With South Korea

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The agreement, which focuses on South Korean steel manufacturers and both countries' automakers, aims to chip away at a $10 billion trade deficit.

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South Korean Officials Say They've Reached Trade Agreement With Trump Administration

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Officials in South Korea say they've reached a trade agreement with the Trump administration. While U.S. trade deals typically try to lower trade barriers, this one actually creates new ones.

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Trump Administration Expelling 60 Russian Diplomats After Use Of Nerve Agent In U.K.

Monday, March 26, 2018

The U.S. announced Monday the expulsion of dozens of Russian diplomats in response to the alleged poisoning of an ex-Russian double agent in the U.K., but President Trump's response has been muted.

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Spending Bill Protects Tipped Workers From Sharing With The Boss

Friday, March 23, 2018

The president signed a spending bill Friday that, among other things, safeguards workers' tips. It blocks an earlier Trump administration move that may have allowed restaurant owners to pocket them.

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Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting A Government Shutdown

Friday, March 23, 2018

Hours earlier, the president had hinted at vetoing the legislation but relented, citing "national security." The threat added suspense to what otherwise would have been a perfunctory signing ceremony.

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News Brief: John Bolton's National Security Views, Chinese Tariffs, Gun Control March

Friday, March 23, 2018

President Trump says John Bolton, noted for his hawkish views, will be his new national security adviser. Also, Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports and we preview a march for gun control.

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What To Expect From John Bolton

Friday, March 23, 2018

John Bolton is replacing H.R. McMaster as national security adviser. He's a veteran of multiple Republican administrations and is known for his hawkish foreign policy views.

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Trump Orders Stiff Tariffs On China, In Hopes Of Cutting Trade Gap By $50 Billion

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Trump ordered stiff new tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports in response to what the White House calls China's unfair treatment of U.S. technology.

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As Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect, WH Considers Trade Sanctions On China

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

It's a big week for trade policy as new steel and aluminum tariffs take effect and the White House mulls tariffs on a wide range of exports from China.

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President Trump Congratulates Putin On Re-Election

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

President Trump placed a congratulatory call to Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday, two days after an election marred by ballot-box stuffing and forced voting.

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Sworn To Secrecy: Trump's History Of Using Nondisclosure Agreements

Monday, March 19, 2018

President Trump reportedly required senior White House staffers to sign nondisclosure agreements. Critics argue the common business practice should not apply in the West Wing.

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President Trump Vows To 'Liberate' U.S. From Opioid Crisis

Monday, March 19, 2018

Trump traveled to New Hampshire on Monday to outline his plans to combat opioid addiction. New Hampshire's death rate from opioid overdoses is twice the national average.

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A Major Shakeup In The Trump Administration: How Did It Come About?

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

In a tweet, the president announced that he is replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. He wants CIA Director Mike Pompeo in that job, with current No. 2 at the CIA, Gina Haspel, as CIA director.

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Trump Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson With CIA Director Mike Pompeo

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Trump tweeted that CIA Director Mike Pompeo will take over for Rex Tillerson, who has had a strained relationship with the president. Undersecretary of State Steve Goldstein was also fired.

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Gun Advocates Are Not Happy About Trump Advocating For Risk Protection Orders

Monday, March 12, 2018

President Trump's school safety agenda encourages states to adopt "risk protection orders." These allow law enforcement to temporarily seize guns from people judged dangerous to themselves or others.

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Trump's Plan To Secure Schools Calls For Arming Teachers, Improving Background Checks

Sunday, March 11, 2018

The White House is endorsing a plan that would allow teachers and other school employees to be armed. It does not call for higher age limits for would-be gun buyers.

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Trump's Upcoming Meeting With North Korean Leader Has Potential For High Reward

Friday, March 09, 2018

A summit with Kim Jong Un also brings with it high risk. As both leaders prepare for the meeting, many are wondering what Trump will bring to the table and what the next steps will be.

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Trump Formally Orders Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum Imports

Thursday, March 08, 2018

President Trump's order includes exceptions for Canada and Mexico for the time being. The plan has prompted fears of a trade war, and GOP leaders have spoken out against it.

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Trump Expected To Sign Off On Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Despite Controversy

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

President Trump is expected to sign off on steel and aluminum tariffs by the end of the week. That's despite the controversy they've generated, including spurring the exit of a key economic aide.

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Trump Says He's Not Worried That Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Might Spark Trade War

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

President Trump took questions from reporters Tuesday while he stood alongside Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven who is visiting.

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