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Marie Yovanovitch meets with former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 6. The former ambassador to Ukraine has become a central figure in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump.

Politics & Government

How Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Became a Target in Ukraine

4:14pm October 11, 2019

Marie Louise Yovanovitch was recalled after being targeted in a political campaign that's now a subject of a federal indictment. How did she make enemies in President Trump's world?

The News Roundup - International

2:38pm October 11, 2019

We unpack the NBA vs. China, U.S. troops moving out of northern Syria as Turkey moves in, trade negotiations and more.

European Union Ambassador Sondland Barred From Addressing House In Impeachment Inquiry

The News Roundup - Domestic

2:38pm October 11, 2019

The White House refuses to cooperate in the impeachment inquiry. A Democratic frontrunner switches his strategy.

Who Is Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch?

2:24pm October 11, 2019

by Steve Inskeep

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is scheduled to testify Friday before a House panel. The career diplomat's testimony could play a key role in the Trump impeachment proceedings.

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Border Wall Construction In Arizona Bulldozes Cactus Columns

11:12am October 11, 2019

by John Burnett

President Trump's border wall is going up between Arizona and Mexico, and it's generating controversy because of its proximity to the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Native Americans lands.

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Smoke rises from the Syrian town of Tal Abyad on Thursday on the second day of Turkey's military operation against Kurdish forces. President Trump's decision to pull back U.S. forces from the area has been viewed as giving Turkey a green light for the ope

Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment'

9:37am October 11, 2019

by Franco Ordoñez

The president has angered many in the GOP with his abrupt decision to move U.S. troops in Syria. The move comes as congressional Republicans are also trying to defend Trump from being impeached.

Trump's Strategy In Syria Is A Strategic Blunder, Retired General Says

7:54am October 11, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Retired Gen. Jack Keane about the White House's strategy moving U.S. troops out of northern Syria. Turkish troops entered the area and are attacking Kurdish forces.

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Politics & Government

2 Associates Of Giuliani Arrested On Campaign Finance Violations

7:22am October 11, 2019

NPR's David Greene talks to Trevor Potter of the Campaign Legal Center about how his group learned that the two businessmen allegedly set up a shell corporation to funnel foreign money to the U.S.

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Voters In Florida's Swing District Weigh In On Impeachment Inquiry

6:25am October 11, 2019

by Greg Allen

In 2016, Democrat Stephanie Murphy was elected in a Florida congressional district long-held by a Republican. She's hearing from constituents about her support of the House impeachment investigation.

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News Brief: Turkey-Kurds Battle, Impeachment Poll, U.S. Businesses In China

6:02am October 11, 2019

The Turkish assault in northern Syria continues. A new NPR poll shows a slim majority of Americans approve of the Trump impeachment inquiry. And, why U.S. companies are caught in China's cross hairs.