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Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
by Ximena Bustillo
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
Trump Prepares For Address On Path Forward In Afghanistan
by Geoff Bennett
President Trump is scheduled to address the nation Monday night to announce a decision on the path forward in Afghanistan and the broader region, including Pakistan.
Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus Describes Trump's Options In Afghanistan
President Trump will give a speech Monday night on Afghanistan. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to David Petraeus, a retired U.S. Army general and former commander of troops in Afghanistan, about the state of the war in Afghanistan.
Past Presidents Used Prime Time Addresses To Outline Afghanistan Strategy
As President Trump prepares to deliver an address Monday night on his strategy for the war in Afghanistan, NPR looks back on previous presidential addresses to the nation regarding this war.
Trump Confronts Major Choice On How To Proceed In Afghanistan
by Tom Bowman
President Trump addresses the nation Monday night on "the way forward" in Afghanistan. NPR looks at the range of options available to the president and the situation on the ground.
10 U.S. Navy Sailors Missing After Destroyer Collides With Tanker Off Singapore
by Greg Myre
The destroyer USS John S McCain collided with a merchant vessel near Singapore early Monday local time. Ten U.S. Navy sailors are missing, and five were injured. This is the fourth mishap involving a warship with the U.S. 7th Fleet in the past year.
Total Solar Eclipse Travels From Oregon To South Carolina
From coast to coast, a total solar eclipse crossed the United States on Monday. Fourteen states were in the path of total darkness, while a partial eclipse was visible in other parts of the country.
LGBT Community Continues To Feel Targeted In Age Of Trump
by Stina Sieg
A group of LGBT people in Arizona discuss the recent stances the Trump administration has taken related to sexual orientation and gender identity as part of our Kitchen Table Conversation series.
Americans View Astronomical Show As Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across U.S.
The total solar eclipse swept across the country on Monday from Oregon to South Carolina. A partial eclipse was also visible in other parts of the U.S. All Things Considered checked in with some listeners who witnessed the eclipse.
Secret Service Struggles To Pay Agents Who Hit Overtime Caps Protecting Trump
The Secret Service is in the middle of a pay crunch. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Kevin Johnson, the reporter who broke the story for USA Today, about how thousands of agents have already reached federal salary caps.
Phoenix Prepares For Possible Unrest As Trump Holds Campaign Style Rally
by Carrie Jung
Phoenix is preparing for a visit Tuesday by President Trump. Police are preparing for possible clashes between immigration advocates and anti-immigrant activists.
Despite Different Styles, Dick Gregory And Jerry Lewis Inspired Generations Of Comics
by Elizabeth Blair
Two giants of comedy died this weekend. Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis had very different styles, but both men were hugely influential. There are many comedians who drew equal parts inspiration from both men.