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The EU Steels For Tariffs

The U.S. rebuffed EU efforts to get an exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs due to take effect at the end of this week. Rachel Martin talks with EU Ambassador to the U.S. David O’Sullivan.

What’s Next For The European Union And The Iran Deal

Iran had set Thursday as a deadline for European Union countries to come up with a plan to move forward after the U.S. backed out of a multiple party agreement.

Meeting To Plan A Meeting: North Korea And The U.S.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is continuing meetings with top North Korean official Kim Yong Chol in New York. They’re planning for a meeting of their superiors in Singapore.

Italy’s Global Market Impact

The widening political crisis in Italy sent stock prices falling around the world this week, though the market has begun to rebound. Rachel Martin talks with economic analyst Philip Suttle.

News Brief: North Korea Summit Plans Continue, Europe And Iran, NBA Playoffs

A top North Korean official is meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to plan a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Also, an update on Europe and the Iran nuclear deal.

Alberto Gonzales On Trump And Sessions

President Trump tweeted that he should have never picked Jeff Sessions as his attorney general. David Greene talks with former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Calif. Primary Rule May Hurt Democrats’ Bid To Unseat GOP’s Rohrabacher

A big coup in Democrats’ efforts to re-take the House would be to defeat Calif. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher. But too many Democrats on the ballot may divide the vote — shutting them out of the runoff.

Battle For The House: GOP Signs Of Hope, With History On Democrats’ Side

Democrats need to win a net of 23 seats to flip control of the House. Republicans see signs of optimism in the economy and Trump’s higher approval ratings, but there are still plenty of challenges.

Never Mind the News Media: Politicians Test Direct-to-Voter Messaging

Bernie Sanders is holding live-streamed town hall events, while others have started podcasts or even their own local news sites, bypassing traditional media.

Roaring Protests of Commencements Past Make Way for a More Subdued Stand

College students have demonstrated at graduations across the country. But some protests were more restrained than those of just a few years ago.

Teachers Find Public Support as Pay Campaign Goes to Voters

In a survey, nearly three in four American adults said teachers’ salaries were too low. The sentiment crossed party lines, even if raises meant higher taxes.

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