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Senate GOP Reveals Health Care Bill
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Senate Republicans have released their health care bill. They are hoping to have a vote before the July Fourth recess.
Trump Adopts Harder Line On Cuba
Thursday, June 15, 2017
President Trump is imposing new restrictions on travel and trade with Cuba. Individual travelers may have to join tour groups. And business ties with the Cuban military will be sharply curtailed.
Shooting Highlights Role Of Capitol Police
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Authorities are praising Capitol Police for preventing further bloodshed when a gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice. Two Capitol Police officers were wounded but are OK.
Trump Expected To Restrict Trade, Travel With Cuba
Monday, June 12, 2017
President Trump is preparing to announce changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba during a visit to Miami on Friday, possibly tightening restrictions loosened by the Obama administration.
Another Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block On Trump's Travel Ban
Monday, June 12, 2017
Another federal appeals court has ruled against President Trump's travel ban. The ban remains on hold, although the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals did clear the way for the administration to adjust its vetting rules.
Trump Denies Asking James Comey For Pledge Of Loyalty
Friday, June 09, 2017
President Trump answered questions from reporters for the first time since James Comey, the FBI director he fired, testified in great detail about his interactions with the president. Trump flatly denied that he ever asked Comey for a pledge of loyalty.
Trump's Lawyer Fires Back After Comey Testimony
Thursday, June 08, 2017
President Trump maintained Twitter silence during the Comey hearing and he didn't mention Comey during a speech before a religious group. But his attorney and his eldest son teamed up to defend him.
Ahead Of Comey Hearing, Intelligence Officials Testify Before Senate Committee
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Some of America's top intelligence officials testified Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. The hearing was a kind of warm-up for Thursday's blockbuster session featuring fired FBI Director James Comey.
White House Downplays Trump Tweets On Gulf Feud
Tuesday, June 06, 2017
The White House and the State Department stressed the need for cooperation among Arab allies, after President Trump appeared to take the side of Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors against Qatar.
Trump's Latest Tweets On Travel Ban Could Raise New Legal Hurdles
Monday, June 05, 2017
The president tweeted in defense of his travel ban, using language that could hamper his administration's legal argument. The tweets also threaten to overshadow the rollout of infrastructure policy.
Is The Economic Glass Half-Full Or Half-Empty? It Depends
Sunday, June 04, 2017
In these hyper-polarized times, even seemingly objective facts like the unemployment rate are often viewed through a partisan lens.
Unemployment Data Are Often Colored By Politics
Saturday, June 03, 2017
The Labor Department has issued its monthly jobs report. In these hyper-partisan times, even seemingly objective facts about the economy are viewed through the lens of party politics.
White House Defends U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement
Friday, June 02, 2017
The Trump administration is defending its decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, despite international condemnation.
Trump Set To Announce Decision On Paris Climate Agreement
Thursday, June 01, 2017
President Trump said he will announce on Thursday whether the U.S. will pull out of the Paris climate agreement. He said he's been hearing lots of opinions on the issue.
Morning News Brief: Trump On Paris Climate Deal, U.K. Elections
Thursday, June 01, 2017
President Trump is set to announce on Thursday whether he wants to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate agreement. And campaigns for the U.K.'s Parliament are closer than expected.
President Trump Expected To Make Decision On Paris Climate Accord
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
President Trump is expected to make a decision regarding whether or not the U.S. will pull out of the Paris climate accord. NPR takes a look at the potential political and environmental impacts of leaving the agreement.
Trump Has Multiple Escape Routes From Paris Climate Accord
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
President Trump is nearing a decision on whether to pull out of the Paris climate agreement and has been meeting this week with competing voices in his Cabinet.
As Trump Slams NATO Allies, Obama Defends 'International Order'
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Former President Obama spoke to a large crowd in Berlin Thursday, calling for a renewal of the international order. His message was in sharp contrast to President Trump's policy of "America First."
Trump's Budget Relies On Optimistic Economic Forecasts, Critics Say
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
President Trump's budget proposal calls for eliminating the federal deficit within 10 years. It depends on deep cuts to safety-net programs such as food stamps and Medicaid, and relies on rosy forecasts for economic growth that critics call unrealistic.
Morning News Brief: Manchester Blast, Russia Probe, Trump Budget
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
The latest on the deadly attack at a concert in Manchester, England. Also, new developments in the FBI and congressional probes into Russian meddling and the Trump budget for 2018 is revealed.