Franco Ordoñez
Stories
-
White House Distances Itself From Violent Fake Video Targeting Media And Critics
A disturbing video depicting President Trump shooting and stabbing political opponents and media outlets was played at a conference held by a pro-Trump group at his Miami resort last week.
-
All Things Considered
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan Is Out
McAleenan "wants to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector," President Trump tweeted. He's the latest casualty at the massive agency responsible for protecting U.S. borders.
-
Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment'
The president has angered many in the GOP with his abrupt decision to move U.S. troops in Syria. The move comes as congressional Republicans are also trying to defend Trump from being impeached.
-
Morning Edition
Trump Administration Blocks Key Diplomat From Testifying On Capitol Hill
The diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, had been summoned by three House panels. The move has significant implications, as Democrats could seize upon it as instance of obstruction.
-
All Things Considered
How The U.S. Ambassador To The E.U. Is Wrapped Up In The Ukraine Controversy
U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. Gordon Sondland had a role in the texts about President Trump's call with Ukraine's president. Sondland is reportedly set to give a deposition to House investigators.
-
Trump Publicly Calls For China And Ukraine To Investigate Bidens
Former Vice President Joe Biden called the president's remarks "a grotesque choice of lies over truth and self over the country."
-
Morning Edition
Former Officials Say White House's Use Of Secret System Is Unusual, 'Disturbing'
National Security Council officials from prior administrations say a top-secret system reserved for highly sensitive government secrets should not be used for transcripts of foreign leader calls.
-
All Things Considered
House Speaker Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump
When did President Trump order a suspension of aid to Ukraine and did he attach conditions for its resumption? Trump says the suspension was tied to corruption and denies he sought a quid pro quo.
-
Morning Edition
Trump Addresses World Leaders At U.N. General Assembly
President Trump takes the world stage, addressing the U.N. General Assembly in New York. In many ways, it was a speech less for the global leaders and more for viewers back home.
-
Once A 'Rocket Ship,' National Security Council Now Avoided By Government Pros
Career foreign policy professionals tell NPR they increasingly fear that joining the NSC, which is part of the White House, will taint them as political operatives.