Trump Highlighted This Unusual School Choice Idea Last Night
The president's guest, Denisha Merriweather, received Florida's tax credit scholarship, which allows students to attend private schools.
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Ex-CIA Officer In Rendition Case Is Released After Italy Grants Partial Clemency
Sabrina De Sousa is one of 26 Americans convicted in absentia by an Italian court over the 2003 kidnapping of a Muslim cleric. She has been released from custody in Portugal.
White House Says Conway Acted 'Inadvertently' When She Plugged Ivanka's Products
The senior adviser to the president didn't mean any harm when she appeared to violate ethics rules in an appearance on Fox and Friends last month, the Trump administration says.
After Speech To Congress, Trump Holds Meeting With GOP Leaders
The day after his joint address to Congress, President Trump has been uncharacteristically low key. He met with Republican House and Senate leaders today for a legislative strategy session.
Trump Denies Links To Russian-American Businessman
Felix Sater was recently named as having helped pass on a "peace plan" to the Trump administration from a Ukrainian politician. Sater is a Russian-born businessman who spent time in prison before becoming a federal informant. He claims to be a senior adviser to Trump, but Trump says he wouldn't recognize him on the street if he saw him.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Signals Shift At The Justice Department
Jeff Sessions has already signaled he is ready to change course at the Justice Department, pledging more gun and drug prosecutions and vowing to treat police departments as partners, not problems.
National Security Adviser Reportedly Urged Trump To Soften Terrorism Language
President Trump ridiculed his predecessor and Hillary Clinton for refusing to use the term "radical Islamic terrorism." Turns out his new national security adviser, Gen. H.R. McMaster, is also opposed to using the phrase since he finds the groups the U.S. is fighting in the Middle East not Islamic. But that has not stopped Trump from repeating it, to the delight of his base.
Trump Outlines Plan For Health Care In Address To Congress
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Trump outlined his plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which has long been a rallying cry for the Republican Party. But how realistic is it? NPR takes a closer look at the president's proposal to overhaul the health care system.
In A Heated Campaign Season, French Politicians Flock To Paris Farm Fair
One of the world's largest agricultural shows is underway in Paris. France is Europe's top agricultural producer, and as its presidential election approaches, the show is a must-stop for candidates.
Pence Says Speech Showed 'Big Heart,' But Democrats Say Same Old Trump
After a less confrontational Trump addressed Congress, the vice president and top Democrats took to the air to put their imprint on how his speech is being received.