Franco Ordoñez
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trump Plans To Shift Millions In Federal Disaster Aid To Pay For Detention Beds
The Trump administration is moving Department of Homeland Security funds away from the Coast Guard and cybersecurity programs in favor of border enforcement.
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Trump Says He Supports Background Checks, Shift From NRA
President Trump says he is talking to top congressional leaders about gun control. He told reporters, "We will see where NRA will be but we need meaningful background checks."
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News Brief: Gun Legislation, Intelligence Leadership Changes, Jimmy Aldaoud
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will discuss measures aimed at addressing gun violence in September. Also, changes in national intelligence leadership.
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President Trump Visits Ohio And Texas After Mass Shootings
President Donald Trump visits Ohio and Texas on Wednesday. His visit comes as both states work to recover after mass shootings.
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Trump As 'Consoler-In-Chief'
President Trump will visit El Paso and Dayton following mass shootings. Known more for his fiery language, Trump has struggled with the president's traditional role as consoler-in-chief.
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Trump Condemns Racism And White Supremacy Following 2 Deadly Shootings
President Trump condemned racism and white nationalism following two mass shootings. One appears to be tied to hateful ideologies, but Trump's language has often harshly criticized immigrants.
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After Shootings, Focus Turns To Trump Administration's Gun Policies
President Trump has ordered that the American flag be lowered at the White House, federal buildings and military installations in honor of the victims of this weekend's two mass shootings.