Former U.S. Ambassador To Russia Weighs In On Trump-Putin Summit
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, about President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Charlotte, N.C., Signals That It Wants To Host GOP Convention
The city of Charlotte decided it wants to host the Republican National Convention in 2020. The city council's vote came after hours of contentious debate from dozens of speakers and an overflow crowd.
GOP Sen. Sasse On The Consequences Of Trump's Remarks In Helsinki
President Trump will meet with lawmakers Tuesday, a day after he stood next to Vladimir Putin and appeared to question U.S. intelligence findings. Lawmakers and intel officials have expressed shock.
Trump Set To Meet With Lawmakers Amid Criticism Over Putin Meeting
President Trump is set to speak to select members of Congress on Tuesday after what many observers consider his failure to support the American intelligence community at a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Several senators and representatives, including Republicans, have been vocal in their criticism.
NAACP Focuses On Energizing Voters For Local, Congressional Elections
At its annual conference this week in San Antonio, the NAACP is pushing issues including a get-out-the-vote effort and discussions about what the group calls President Trump's racist policies.
In Russia, Officials Declare Putin's Meeting With Trump A Success
Dmitri Trenin of the Moscow Center at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discusses the consequences of the Trump-Putin meeting.
Puerto Rico's Electric Utility Is In Chaos, With Customers Still Awaiting Power
Leadership of Puerto Rico's troubled electric utility collapsed after a mass resignation from its board of directors. At the same time, thousands of residents are still waiting for power 10 months after Hurricane Maria.
Even Conservative Media, Trump's Usual Defenders, Struggle To Explain Helsinki
Conservative media haven't been as supportive as usual of President Trump after the Helsinki summit in which he appeared to side with Russia's president over the U.S. intelligence community.
Major League Baseball's All-Stars To Take The Field In D.C.
Major League Baseball has reached the midway point in its season, and on Tuesday, they play the 89th All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. David Greene speaks with ESPN's Jessica Mendoza about the issues dominating the league so far this year.
Putin Invites Trump To Help End Syrian War As Russia Bombs Civilian Targets
At their joint news conference, President Putin said Russia and the U.S. can work together to alleviate suffering in Syria. Russia continues to attack civilian targets in support of the Syrian regime.