Aug 24 China tariffs fuel Trump 'order' for firms to cut China ties By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump is threatening to use the emergency authority granted by a powerful, but obscure federal law to make good on his tweeted "order" to U.S. businesses to cut ties in China amid a spiraling trade war between the… Continue reading
Aug 24 At global summit, Trump facing limits of go-it-alone stance By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump, growing more isolated in Washington, faces a tepid reception on the world stage, where a list of challenges awaits. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 7:22 How trade war and Trump's rhetoric are further unsettling the economy The trade war between the U.S. and China escalated Friday, as China announced new tariffs on $75 billion of American goods. President Trump tweeted in response that American companies were “ordered” to find alternatives to China and that he would… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 2:21 How did David Koch shape money in American politics? By John Yang Billionaire and conservative mega donor David Koch has died. After expanding the Kansas-based Koch Industries into one of the world's largest privately held corporations, Koch and his brother contributed hundreds of millions to GOP candidates through their Americans for Prosperity… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 11:39 Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru on Trump's trade war and Biden's lead Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru of The National Review join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump’s trade war with China and attacks on the Fed and how they’re affecting the U.S. economy, three… Continue watching
Aug 23 U.S. to reopen Greenland consulate By Associated Press The State Department says in a letter to Congress that reestablishing a consulate in Greenland is part of a broader plan to increase the U.S. presence in the Arctic. Continue reading
Aug 23 2020 Democrats try to criticize Trump without cheering on a recession By Julie Pace, Associated Press In town halls and speeches across the country this week, candidates leveled blame on Trump, arguing that his aggressive and unpredictable tariff policies were prompting gloomy economic forecasts. Continue reading
Aug 23 Danish leader speaks with Trump amid Greenland dispute By Associated Press Danish media reported that the call, which comes after Trump scrapped a visit to Denmark, was "constructive."… Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 2:22 As 2020 Democratic field shrinks again, rumors of a new GOP challenger for Trump By John Yang Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has become the third 2020 Democrat to drop out of the race, announcing he will pursue a third term as governor instead. Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, who also recently ended his presidential campaign, says he… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 5:01 What Trump is saying about gun control and American Jews President Trump spoke extensively with reporters outside the White House Wednesday, answering questions on gun policy, Russia, the economy and even birthright citizenship. Yamiche Alcindor, who was there in person, joins William Brangham to discuss key takeaways, including Trump’s alignment… Continue watching