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A look at claims around Trump’s initiatives as he prepares to address Congress
President Donald Trump has moved quickly during his first six weeks in office to make numerous changes.
2 months ago
Trump pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, who represents parts of Philly and is co-chair of the Congressional European Union Caucus, called the move "a direct threat to our national security.”
2 months ago
USAID terminates $476K award for Valley Forge nonprofit assisting Tanzanian girls in need
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID will impact Nurturing Minds efforts to help girls in Africa escape poverty and exploitation.
2 months ago
Listen 7:48Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war’s 3rd anniversary
World security is at stake in talks over how the war ends, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned.
3 months ago
From Ukraine to DOGE: Here’s everything that happened with Trump this week
NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.
3 months ago
US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages, lifting a ban imposed a day earlier
The Postal Service gave no reason for the reversal, but said it would work with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for the new China tariffs.
3 months ago
Trump says the U.S. will ‘take over’ Gaza and relocate its people. What does it mean?
During a press conference with Netanyahu, Trump said, "We'll own it...We have an opportunity to do something that could be phenomenal...the Riviera of the Middle East."
3 months ago
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.
3 months ago
White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will come Saturday. No word on exemptions
Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl.
3 months ago
Palestinian woman who fled to Philadelphia reacts to Gaza return
Amna Alsultan says her family members are happy to return to Gaza, but they're not returning to much.
3 months ago
CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal
Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa.
4 months ago
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
Rubio, the Republican senator from Florida, is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and vote was decisive, 99-0.
4 months ago
American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the U.S.
Former Gettysburg University student Shannon Keeler, who pursued the case for more than a decade, said the news gave her “renewed faith” in the justice system.
4 months ago
Mediators tout Gaza ceasefire deal and a plan to free hostages. Israel says details are in flux
The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases.
4 months ago
There is a draft ceasefire deal for the Israel-Hamas war. Here are the terms — and tensions
Hamas has agreed to a draft of the ceasefire deal, two officials confirmed, but Israeli officials say details are still being worked out.
4 months ago