Steve Inskeep

4 days ago | opb.org | Obed Manuel |Steve Inskeep

Clerics wave US flags during the speech of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8. The election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV to lead the Roman Catholic Church raised an immediate question:What does this signal to the U.S. and President Trump? On Truth Social, the president called Leo’s election a “Great Honor for our country.” But there are obvious signs Trump and the new pope — who in his first statement urged peace and unity — are immediately at odds.

5 days ago | wrvo.org | Emily Feng |Steve Inskeep

Updated May 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM EDTAhead of trade negotiations with China this weekend in Switzerland, President Trump on Friday suggested that U.S. levies on Chinese goods, which currently stand at , could be lowered to 80%. "80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B," Trump posted on social media. He was referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who will lead the U.S. representatives in talks with his Chinese counterparts.

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | Asma Khalid |Steve Inskeep

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1 week ago | nhpr.org | Asma Khalid |Steve Inskeep

President Trump appeared on "Meet the Press with Kristen Welker" and was asked about the due process rights of immigrants. When asked if a he needs to uphold the Constitution, he said, "I don't know."

2 weeks ago | michiganpublic.org | Steve Inskeep |Obed Manuel

Updated April 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM EDTThe Republican majority in the House of Representatives has blocked an inquiry into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the encrypted messaging app Signal. Hegseth shared sensitive details about military operations conducted against Houthis in Yemen in March in two different group chats – including one that involved his wife, brother and personal lawyer. Rep.