Jul 07 Trump-Putin talk ends with conflicting reports on Russian meddling By Joshua Barajas After Friday's meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, two key people in the room for the talk gave differing accounts of what happened when one particular issue -- Russia's interference in the 2016 U.S. election --… Continue reading
Jul 07 LISTEN: Tillerson cites cooperation between U.S. and Russia with Syria ceasefire By Associated Press Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the agreement with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria is "our first indication of the U.S. and Russia being able to work together" there. Continue reading
Jul 07 LISTEN: Trump confronts Putin on election hacking in first meeting By Darlene Superville and Ken Thomas, Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany — President Donald Trump opened his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday by raising U.S. concerns about Moscow's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said. He said Putin denied… Continue reading
Jul 07 AP sources: U.S., Russia reach deal on Syria cease-fire By Vivian Salama, Josh Lederman and Ken Thomas, Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany — The United States and Russia have reached agreement on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, three U.S. officials said Friday as President Donald Trump held his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Trump, with Putin, predicts positive things for U.S.-Russia relationship By Darlene Superville and Ken Thomas, Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany — President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there are "very positive things" in store for the United States and Russia as he sat down with President Vladimir Putin on Friday for an historic first meeting. Continue reading
Jul 07 Trump and Putin meet at international summit in Germany By Darlene Superville and Ken Thomas, Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany — With broad grins and a warm handshake, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin warmed up for their historic encounter on Friday under the shadow of U.S. outrage about Russian election-meddling and nagging questions about potential… Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 5:24 In Poland, Trump chides Russia on eve of Putin meeting By PBS News Hour President Trump began his second overseas trip in Poland by doing something he was criticized for not doing on his first: offering America's full commitment to the NATO alliance. The president also declared that the West would triumph over its… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: World powers joust over North Korea By PBS News Hour In the our news wrap Thursday, the president of China called for restraint over how to handle North Korea's test of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Meanwhile, Russia reportedly blocked the U.N. Security Council's approval of a statement strongly condemning the… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 6:42 Why Hobby Lobby is in trouble for importing artifacts By PBS News Hour Hobby Lobby, the national arts-and-crafts supply chain, illegally imported thousands of ancient relics from the Middle East, according to the Justice Department. The family-owned, Evangelical Christian company must now turn over rare clay tablets and artifacts that likely once came… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 8:56 What did European allies hear in Trump’s Poland speech? By PBS News Hour As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump downplayed the importance of NATO and the role of the European Union, while promoting improved U.S.-Russia ties. On Thursday, President Trump tried to reassure European allies that his administration is in sync with them. Continue watching