Trump Appoints H.R. McMaster As New National Security Adviser
Following the departure of Mike Flynn, President Trump has appointed Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster as his new national security adviser.
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Trump Administration Officials Reassure Europeans On NATO And Russia
Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis have offered words of reassurance to European officials worried about NATO and Russia due to contradicting statements from the president over the last few months. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jacob Parakilas of Chatham House, a think tank in London, about how Europeans are reacting.
In 'Captured,' Democratic Senator Decries Money's Role In Politics
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island about his new book, Captured: The Corporate Infiltration of American Democracy.
Uncovering Presidential Secrets, From Washington To Trump
Author Mary Graham discusses the confidences that presidents keep. When it comes to President Trump, she says: "I think we're seeing that it's not possible to keep policies secret in the digital age."
Trump Says, 'Look What's Happening In Sweden.' Sweden Asks, 'Wait, What?'
In a speech Saturday, President Trump listed Sweden among countries that have suffered terrorist attacks, pointing to an incident Friday. Only problem is, Swedes had no idea what he was talking about.
Trump Meets Finalists; May Expand Search For National Security Adviser
President Trump on Sunday interviewed four finalists for the job of national security adviser. A White House spokesman says more names may be added to the list on Monday.
Donald Trump, Mike Pence To Spend Presidents Day Working
President Trump is in Florida and Vice President Pence is overseas meeting with European and NATO officials. Rachel Martin talks to Robert Costa, national political reporter for The Washington Post.
In Times Square, Protesters Take To The Streets To Say 'I Am Muslim Too'
At a rally in New York City on Sunday, protesters filled three city blocks to express solidarity with Muslims and to speak out against President Trump's immigration ban.
NBA Players More Confident To Speak Out On Political Issues Than Other Sport Leagues
Recently the players, coaches and staff from the NBA have been politically and socially outspoken. Dave Zirin, sports editor of The Nation, talks about the activist culture of national sports leagues.
America's European Allies Still Seeing Mixed Messages From Trump Administration
Mike Pence addressed world leaders on his first overseas trip as vice president. But he and other administration officials at the Munich Security Conference didn't completely reassure European allies.