David Welna
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Politics
Pentagon Letter Undercuts Trump Assertion On Delaying Aid To Ukraine Over Corruption
A letter sent to four congressional committees in May and obtained by NPR says officials have "certified that the Government of Ukraine has taken substantial actions" to address corruption.
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World
U.S. Experts Want Details On Blast At Russian Missile Test Site
At least five Russians were killed last week in an explosion at a missile test site. It may have involved an experimental nuclear powered missile that Russian President Putin had boasted about.
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National
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Resigns
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has stepped down, turning power over to a man named Pedro Pierluisi. This comes after weeks of protests and fallout over leaked chat messages.
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National
News Brief: More China Tariffs, FBI Questions Americans Who Studied In China
President Trump said the U.S. will impose more tariffs on products imported from China. Also, Americans who studied in China are being questioned by the FBI and Puerto Rico's governor is resigning.
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National Security
Senate Armed Services Committee Considers Gen. John Hyten For Pentagon Position
The Senate Armed Services Committee held confirmation hearings for four-star Air Force Gen. John Hyten to become the No. 2 uniformed Pentagon official. Hyten faces accusations of sexual harassment.
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National
Protesters In Puerto Rico Hope Governor's Resignation Is The First Of Many Changes
The day after Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's resignation announcement there is uncertainty about the future, particularly, who take his spot as governor.
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National
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló Says He Is Considering Resigning
After refusing to resign despite massive street protests, Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's associates say he's considering stepping down. If he does, it's not clear who'll replace him.
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World
Turkey Receives First Delivery Of Russian Missile System
Turkey accepted a delivery of the first components of Russia's advanced S-400 missile system, putting into question its acquisition of a U.S. F-35 jet fighter.
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Politics
Declaring His Independence, Rep. Amash Leaves The GOP
The 39-year-old, whose father was a Palestinian refugee, wrote in The Washington Post that he supported Republican candidates throughout his early adult life and was elected as a Republican.
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National Security
At Odds With His Administration, Trump Appears To Give Turkey A Pass
Turkey's president said after meeting President Trump in Japan that Trump agreed that Turkey could buy both the Russian S-400 air defense system and the F-35 fighter. That is counter to the position of Congress and the Pentagon.