Trump Defends Comments Blasting Australian Refugee Agreement
President Trump is attempting to mend his relationship with Australia after he called a refugee agreement between the two nations the "worst deal ever."
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U.S. Acknowledges Death Of Civilians In Yemen Raid
The U.S. military has acknowledged that civilians were killed in last weekend's special operations raid in Yemen. Other questions continue to swirl, however, including whether American forces' surprise was blown and whether their target was indeed an al-Qaida terrorist as they believed.
After Missile Launch, White House Warns Iran But Offers No Action Plan
The White House says it's putting Iran officially "on notice" after its missile launch over the weekend. But officials offered no details on what exactly that means, or whether military options are on the table. It's another example of what's already emerging as a pattern for the Trump administration: coming out swinging with tough words, before having consulted or decided on an actual policy.
Tillerson Takes The Helm At The State Department, Promising Respect And Honesty
Tillerson's reverent message was well-received by many diplomats after the White House called on them, in response to recent dissent over the Trump administration, to "get with the program" or leave.
Treasury Allows Limited Contact Between U.S. Companies, Russian Intelligence Agency
The administration has modified sanctions against Russia's domestic intelligence agency put in place in December under President Obama.
More Than 70 Arrests In North Dakota As Pipeline Detractors Weigh Legal Action
Proponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline say final federal permission for the project is ensured. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe says the Army must complete an environmental review already underway.
Trump Opens Prayer Breakfast With Remarks About 'Apprentice' Ratings
President Donald Trump attended the annual National Prayer Breakfast Thursday morning where he expressed his commitment to religious freedom in his remarks. He also slipped in a few comments that had little to do with faith.
Guards Regain Control Of Delaware Prison After Inmate Standoff
A two-day uprising at a state prison in Delaware has left one corrections officer dead. Inmates took four guards hostage Wednesday. The Delaware Department of Corrections is back in control of the prison in Smyrna.
Trump Vows To 'Destroy' Provision On Tax-Exempt Organizations
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with George Washington University law professor Miriam Galston about the Johnson Amendment. It's a tax code provision that prevents tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political activities. President Trump says his administration will "totally destroy" it.
Federal Program Helps American Workers Who Lost Jobs To Trade Policies
Much has been said about American workers who have lost their jobs to trade policies. But there's a little-known federal program designed to get them back in the workforce.