Scott Horsley

White House Correspondent for NPR News

Scott Horsley appears in the following:

Trump Supports GOP Health Care Plan, But It Isn't Everything He Wants

Tuesday, March 07, 2017

The president's endorsement could be crucial in replacing the Affordable Care Act, but the Republican proposal leaves out provisions Trump has advocated for, like selling policies across state lines.

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Trump Signs New Revised Travel Ban

Monday, March 06, 2017

President Trump on Monday signed a new executive order: a revised version of last month's travel ban. A big change is that the list of seven Muslim-majority countries has gone down to six.

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Trump Accuses Obama Of Ordering A Wiretap On His New York Office

Monday, March 06, 2017

President Trump wants congressional intelligence committees to investigate whether the executive branch abused its powers in the run-up to last November's presidential election.

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Do Showers Make Oranges Taste Better? NPR Investigates

Friday, March 03, 2017

The Internet is full of things, including a Reddit subgroup devoted to the act of eating an orange in the shower. We gave it a shot ourselves.

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Trump's New Tone Wins Praise, But Only For 24 Hours

Friday, March 03, 2017

Trump got generally positive reviews for his address to Congress. But then, the good news was overtaken by more revelations of contacts between Trump associates and Russian officials.

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Trump's Trade Agenda Looks Past WTO

Wednesday, March 01, 2017

The Trump administration is promising to crack down on trade practices it sees as unfair, even if that runs afoul of the World Trade Organization

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Trump's 'America First' Agenda Marks Sharp Break In U.S. Economic Policy

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

President Trump's plans, a rebuke of the prevailing push toward globalization, may overlook what's under the hood when it comes to manufacturing.

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White House Asked FBI To Refute Reports Of Russia Contacts

Friday, February 24, 2017

The White House is pushing back on a story that alleged it tried to pressure the FBI to discredit reports of alleged communication between the Trump campaign and Russia. The story, which was reported by CNN, says the FBI resisted those efforts.

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Trump Orders Agencies To Reduce Regulations

Friday, February 24, 2017

Surrounded by corporate leaders, President Trump signed an executive action telling government agencies to slash "job killing" rules. Environmentalists argue the move could undo important protections.

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Trump Administration Denies That It Leaned On FBI To Knock Down Russia Story

Friday, February 24, 2017

The Trump administration is denying a CNN report that it tried to enlist the FBI to rebut stories of contacts between Russian intelligence officials and people associated with the Trump campaign.

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Trump Goes Back To Campaign Mode In Florida

Sunday, February 19, 2017

After a week of controversy, President Trump sought to energize himself and his supporters at a rally in Florida on Saturday, staged by his campaign operation.

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At Florida Rally, Trump Restates Campaign Promises

Saturday, February 18, 2017

A month into his presidency, President Trump sounded like candidate Trump at a boisterous rally in Melbourne, Fla.

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Trump Holds 'Campaign Rally For America' In Florida

Saturday, February 18, 2017

The White House says President Trump is taking his message directly to the people with an event in Florida Saturday that hearkens back to his campaign rallies.

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Through Exaggerated Statements, Trump Looks To Justify His Policies

Friday, February 17, 2017

President Trump and his aides have repeatedly made false claims about crime rates, voter fraud and the threat posed by international refugees. By exaggerating dangers, the White House hopes to justify new government policies.

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Trump Boasts Of 'Incredible Progress' In 4 Weeks Of Presidency

Friday, February 17, 2017

It's now four weeks since President Trump was sworn in. Despite setbacks, like the sacking of his national security adviser, Trump is talking about "incredible progress" he's made since taking office.

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How Donald Trump's Management Style Works (Or Doesn't) In The White House

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Donald Trump's background as a businessperson may not have prepared him for the challenges he's facing in the Oval Office.

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Recent Scandals Highlight Trump's Chaotic Management Style

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Donald Trump achieved fame and fortune as a businessman and reality TV star. Now he's trying to translate that experience to the White House. Trump's management style has produced a tumultuous first few weeks. On Monday, he effectively told his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, "you're fired."

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What Flynn's Ouster Means For Netanyahu and Trump

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

President Trump meets Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had considered the former national security adviser Michael Flynn to be an ally in the White House.

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Trump Discusses Trade, Immigration With Canadian Prime Minister

Monday, February 13, 2017

President Trump met Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. They were expected to discuss trade, immigration and their very different attitudes toward refugees.

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Trudeau To Visit Trump; Differing Refugee Policies To Be Discussed

Monday, February 13, 2017

President Trump on Monday welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House, where refugee policy and trade are expected to come up. Meanwhile, Trump's travel ban remains on hold.

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