Trump's Draft Proposal Makes Tweaks To NAFTA
During the election campaign President Trump threatened to pull out of NAFTA, which he called the worst trade deal in U.S. history. But he may take a more temperate approach.
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Rex Tillerson Meets With NATO Leaders In Attempt To Mend Fences
After deciding to skip a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Brussels for a NATO meeting and to calm fears about the Trump administration's commitments to key European institutions that have helped support peace and prosperity on the continent for decades. Trump has had harsh words for both the European Union and NATO officials.
Senate Intel Committee Eager To Avoid Partisanship In Russia Investigation
With the House Russia investigation in gridlock, the Senate Intelligence Committee seems determined to remain above the partisan fray as it held its first open hearing on Russia Thursday.
In California, Health Care Marketplace Appears To Be Thriving
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, about how state health care exchanges will work now that the AHCA has failed in Congress.
Transgender Rights Activist Criticizes Measure To Repeal N.C. Bathroom Bill
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ames Simmons, director of transgender policy at Equality North Carolina, about the compromise measure to repeal most of the state's controversial bathroom bill.
Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Blasts Putin
Sen. Mark Warner says the Russian leader worked to undermine the 2016 presidential election. Sen. Marco Rubio also revealed his presidential campaign had been targeted by unsuccessful cyber attacks.
Amid Talk Of Tariffs, What Happens To Companies That Straddle The Border?
President Trump has called NAFTA a "catastrophe" and threatened to impose a border tax on Mexican imports. How does that impact produce companies with operations on both sides of the border?
Trump Reignites GOP Firestorm With Tweet Challenging Freedom Caucus
Donald Trump seems to have ignited a firestorm within the Republican Party with a tweet dare to the Freedom Caucus: work with him or he will work with Democrats.
Candy Makers Face Pressure For Lobbying The Trump Administration
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Amy Brittain, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, about opportunities American candy manufacturers see in the Trump administration.
North Carolina Passes Compromise Measure To Repeal Bathroom Bill
In North Carolina, lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's controversial law that, among other things, limited protections to LGBT residents.