Franco Ordoñez
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Why the White House may have chosen the countries it did for its new travel ban
The Trump administration's new travel ban puts a full ban on 12 countries and partial restrictions on seven others. NPR looks at why the White House may have chosen the countries that it did.
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Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine drone strikes, Iran during 75-minute call
President Trump said it was a "good conversation" but noted the Russian leader had vowed "very strongly" during the call to respond to Ukraine's Sunday drone strikes on air bases in Russia.
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Trump heads to Pennsylvania to celebrate steel deal
President Trump is on his way to Pittsburgh where he plans to celebrate a multi-billion dollar deal between the iconic American company, U.S. Steel, and it's Japanese rival Nippon Steel.
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Trump wraps up Middle East trip with little talk of Gaza
There was a lot of pomp on President Trump's Middle East trip, but not much talk about the biggest diplomatic challenge in the region — the war in Gaza.
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President Trump returns to Washington after four-day Gulf trip
President Trump returns to Washington Friday after a four-day tour through the Gulf where he struck business deals and was treated like royalty by the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.
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Trump revives his Gaza proposal on his Middle East trip
President Trump hasn't talked about the war in Gaza much since landing in the Middle East. But on Thursday, he doubled down on his plan to develop it as a "freedom zone."
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Trump touts 'freedom zone' plan for Gaza as ceasefire talks stall in Qatar
President Trump is visiting Qatar and the U.A.E. after inking big weapons and tech deals in Saudi Arabia. So far, his trip hasn't seemed to push forward chances for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Trump says Sharaa is a 'tough guy' with a 'real shot' at stabilizing Syria
Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.
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On his Mideast trip, Trump plans to meet Syria's new president
Here's what President Trump did on the first full day of his trip to the Middle East.
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Big money deals, pomp and delicate diplomacy mark Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia
President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia and heads next to Qatar and the UAE, where he's looking to come away with big-dollar deals. The trip puts a spotlight on his business interests in the Gulf.
