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WATCH LIVE: Trump Holds Press Conference As Impeachment Inquiry Builds
The press conference with visiting Finnish President Sauli Niinistö comes as House Democrats are threatening a fresh subpoena for White House documents relating to the growing Ukraine scandal.
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Politics
Former Officials Say White House's Use Of Secret System Is Unusual, 'Disturbing'
National Security Council officials from prior administrations say a top-secret system reserved for highly sensitive government secrets should not be used for transcripts of foreign leader calls.
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Politics
White House Reacts To Whistleblower's Complaint
The White House says "nothing has changed" with the release of a whistleblower's complaint that alleges that President Trump leveraged his office for political gain.
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Politics
Trump Announces Robert C. O'Brien As New National Security Adviser
Robert C. O'Brien replaces John Bolton, who left the post last week. O'Brien moves from his current State Department role as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.
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Trump, Macron Deliver Remarks At G-7 Summit
NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe joins Morning Edition to report on President Trump's latest remarks at the G-7 summit in France. He delivers remarks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Booker Says Biden's Crime Policies 'Destroyed Communities Like Mine'
Former Vice President Joe Biden has faced questions over his role in crafting the 1994 crime bill, which imposed lengthy sentences for drug offenses.
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National
President Trump Defends Incendiary Tweets
President Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his recent incendiary tweets about Baltimore and Democratic Rep. Elijiah Cummings. Trump spoke as he was leaving the White House.
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Trump Continues Racially-Charged Attacks On Baltimore And Rep. Elijah Cummings
President Trump continued Monday to tweet racially-charged criticisms of Baltimore and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. It's the latest in a series of racial controversies stoked by the president.
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Politics
Trump Holds Campaign Rally In Greenville, N.C.
President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Greenville, N.C., on Wednesday. It's his first since tweeting racist tropes. Many Greenville residents say they don't welcome that divisive message.
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Politics
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Resigns
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down. He's faced controversy since charges were unsealed in New York City against financier Jeffrey Epstein.