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GOP Sen. Sasse On The Consequences Of Trump’s Remarks In Helsinki

President Trump will meet with lawmakers Tuesday, a day after he stood next to Vladimir Putin and appeared to question U.S. intelligence findings. Lawmakers and intel officials have expressed shock.

Mike Rogers, Former House Intel Committee Chairman, On Trump-Putin

The president’s whirlwind week undercut U.S. intelligence agencies, challenged alliances and forced Republicans to confront him. Former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers explains how political norms are no more.

Amid A Hispanic Boom, Conflicting Feelings On Immigration

In southwest Virginia, Galax was once a traditional small-town mountain community. It now has one of the fastest-growing Hispanic populations in the state.

Trump’s Helsinki Bow to Putin Leaves World Wondering: Why?

Here was Trump passing on the opportunity to confront Putin about the attack on the 2016 election and hold him accountable — two things the administration had promised he would do.

Here’s How LeBron James Could Bike To Work In LA (But Will He?)

Basketball player LeBron James has been known to bike to and from games. Reporters from the Los Angeles Times set out to find what his bike route might look like once he starts playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

NAACP Focuses On Energizing Voters For Local, Congressional Elections

At its annual conference this week in San Antonio, the NAACP is pushing issues including a get-out-the-vote effort and discussions about what the group calls President Trump’s racist policies.

Major League Baseball’s All-Stars To Take The Field In D.C.

Major League Baseball has reached the midway point in its season, and on Tuesday, they play the 89th All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. David Greene speaks with ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza about the issues dominating the league so far this year.

Puerto Rico’s Electric Utility Is In Chaos, With Customers Still Awaiting Power

Leadership of Puerto Rico’s troubled electric utility collapsed after a mass resignation from its board of directors. At the same time, thousands of residents are still waiting for power 10 months after Hurricane Maria.

Even Conservative Media, Trump’s Usual Defenders, Struggle To Explain Helsinki

Conservative media haven’t been as supportive as usual of President Trump after the Helsinki summit in which he appeared to side with Russia’s president over the U.S. intelligence community.

CIA Veteran John Sipher On The Trump-Putin Meeting

John Sipher, a former member of the CIA’s Clandestine Service, speaks to Morning Edition about President Trump’s now-condemned rhetoric on U.S. intelligence findings and Russia’s election interference.

Charlotte, N.C., Signals That It Wants To Host GOP Convention

The city of Charlotte decided it wants to host the Republican National Convention in 2020. The city council’s vote came after hours of contentious debate from dozens of speakers and an overflow crowd.

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