Politics & Government

Anonymous Leaks Gain New Prominence In Trump-Era Journalism

7:54am February 18, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Many of the revelations about the new administration have come from leaks. Journalism outlets have taken various approaches to dealing with the onslaught of information.

'Heed The Protests' Over Obamacare, 'National Review' Editor Says

7:54am February 18, 2017

Rich Lowry of the National Review has some advice for GOP leaders. He tells Scott Simon about similarities he sees between recent protests at town hall meetings and the early days of the Tea Party.

Pence And Mattis Commit To NATO, But Ask Europe For More Help

7:54am February 18, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis talked at the Munich Security Conference this week. They reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and asked other countries to spend more.

In a speech in Munich Saturday, Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. "strongly supports" NATO.

Pence Seeks To Reassure Nervous European Allies, Vows U.S. Commitment To NATO

6:08am February 18, 2017

by James Doubek

In his first overseas trip as vice president, Mike Pence said the U.S. "strongly supports" NATO, even as he scolded member countries for not contributing enough funding to military capability.

President Trump frequently refers to mainstream media outlets as "fake news."

With 'Fake News,' Trump Moves From Alternative Facts To Alternative Language

9:30pm February 17, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The phrase is a threat to democracy, as a Republican strategist and a left-leaning linguist both explain to NPR.

A flag flies on a green lined with villas at the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 18-hole golf course bearing Donald Trump's name exemplifies the questions surrounding his international business interests.

Trump's Sons Heading To Dubai As Business Interests Continue To Expand Overseas

6:26pm February 17, 2017

by Jackie Northam

The president's eldest sons will cut the ribbon on a new Trump golf course in Dubai this weekend. The Trump family stands to profit, while U.S. taxpayers pick up the tab for Secret Service protection.

Scientific Conference Planners Concerned About Immigration Policy

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Cheryl Corley

There's increasing concern among planners of science and technical conferences about the Trump administration's immigration restrictions. Many groups signed a letter asking Trump to rescind the order.

Trump Speaks At Boeing Plant In South Carolina

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Tamara Keith

A day after his wide-ranging news conference, President Trump flew to South Carolina to visit a Boeing plant and talk about jobs.

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Week In Politics: Trump's Press Conference, Michael Flynn

4:34pm February 17, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with political commentators, Jason Riley, of The Wall Street Journal and the Manhattan Institute, and Abderrahim Foukara, Washington, D.C., bureau chief for Al Jazeera, about President Trump's wide-ranging news conference on Thursday and the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn.

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New FCC Chairman Moves Quickly To Reverse Obama Policies

4:34pm February 17, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The new Federal Communications Commission chairman has moved quickly to reverse some Obama administration moves. The changes could affect consumers who use cable TV or the Internet.

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