David Greene
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Politics
News Brief: Trump Impeachment Probe, Northern Syria
Ambassador William Taylor says Trump tied Ukraine aid to political probes. Two Soviet-born businessmen are connected to the impeachment probe. Turkey and Russia reach a deal to control northern Syria.
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Politics
Trump Administration Blocks Key Diplomat From Testifying On Capitol Hill
The diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, had been summoned by three House panels. The move has significant implications, as Democrats could seize upon it as instance of obstruction.
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Politics
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, Syria Policy, Chinese Tech Firms Blacklisted
A new name is connected to the impeachment probe. Two U.S. officials tell NPR that Trump's policy shift on Syria was surprising to many. U.S. blacklists Chinese tech firms over minorities' treatment.
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Business
New Jobs Holds Steady As Growth Slows
U.S. employers added 136,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%. That's a sign the labor market is holding up, even as economic growth slows.
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Politics
Trump Addresses World Leaders At U.N. General Assembly
President Trump takes the world stage, addressing the U.N. General Assembly in New York. In many ways, it was a speech less for the global leaders and more for viewers back home.
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Politics
News Brief: Trump-Ukraine Report, U.N. General Assembly, Tortutre In Syria
President Trump is accused of withholding aid to Ukraine ahead of a call with the new leader. Trump speaks today at the U.N. Survivors try to hold Syria's Assad regime accountable for torture.
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Morning News Brief
Evidence mounts that Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Canada's prime minister apologizes for brownface costume at 2001 party. And, the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates.
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Politics
What Robert O'Brien May Mean For National Security Policy And Foreign Relations
David Greene talks with NPR's Greg Myre as well as former national security official Brett McGurk about the White House announcement that Robert O'Brien is the pick for national security adviser.
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Politics
Trump Announces Robert C. O'Brien As New National Security Adviser
Robert C. O'Brien replaces John Bolton, who left the post last week. O'Brien moves from his current State Department role as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.
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Politics
News Brief: Drone Attack, Lewandowski Hearing, Israeli Election
Who is responsible for the attack on a Saudi oil facility? President Trump's ex-campaign manager will appear before a House panel. Israelis go to the polls for second election in less than 6 months.