Press Secretary Sarah Sanders To Leave The White House
President Trump announced the departure in a tweet on Thursday, calling Sanders "a very special person with extraordinary talents, who has done an incredible job!"
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Trump Turns Trade Talks Into Spectator Sport
President Trump plans to hold trade talks with his Chinese counterpart. The administration's rhetoric is not the kind of dry, technocratic language one usually associates with trade negotiations.
Who Made The Cut: DNC Announces Primary Debate Contenders
A total of 20 candidates will debate over two nights in late June. Among those who didn't qualify: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, who is arguing that the party should let him in.
Congress Raises Questions On How Deep Fake Technologies Could Affect 2020 Campaign
The House Intelligence Committee examined the rise of deep fake videos and the challenges they place on social media platforms and the subjects of the videos who could be misrepresented in them.
Kellyanne Conway Should Be Fired For Violating Ethics Law, Oversight Office Says
The White House adviser disregarded the Hatch Act by repeatedly criticizing Democratic candidates while speaking in her official capacity, the Office of Special Counsel finds.
How Trump's Threats Of Tariffs Could Affect Future Negotiations
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with Wendy Cutler of the Asia Society Policy Institute, and former U.S. trade negotiator, about how President Trump's tariffs threats could affect future negotiations.
FACT CHECK: Foreign Interference And 'Opposition Research' Are Not The Same
President Trump says he might be open to taking information from a foreign government in a future election, calling it a part of politics. But the law draws a distinction when foreigners are involved.
Former Rep. Tom Downey On What Happened When He Received Opposition Research In 2000
Former Congressman Tom Downey, D-N.Y., joins NPR's Audie Cornish to revisit the year 2000, when he received materials from the Bush campaign while helping Al Gore with debate prep.
Trump Faces Criticism For Saying He Would Accept Oppo Research From Foreign Sources
President Trump is coming under criticism from all sides for saying he would accept damaging information against his political opponents from foreign sources.
Ban On Abortion Funding Stays In House Bill As 2020 Democrats Promise Repeal
Presidential candidates oppose the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funding for abortion services. But House Democrats kept it in a spending package that's expected to pass in the coming days.