Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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White House Proposes Deep Cuts To Safety Nets With 'Taxpayer First' Budget Plan

Monday, May 22, 2017

The White House has unveiled a proposal that aims to eliminate the federal deficit within a decade. It calls for significant cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and it assumes robust economic growth.

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