News Brief: Trump Investigations, U.S-China Trade Talks, Ebola Outbreak
White House won’t cooperate with congressional probes into the president. China hasn’t retaliated yet against latest U.S. tariffs. Health workers in Congo’s Ebola outbreak zone receive death threats.
What Is The Path Forward For U.S.-China Trade Negotiations?
Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the U.S.-China trade dispute, and who is really paying the price for increased tariffs.
Hungarians Lose Faith In Government-Backed Newspapers
Hungary’s authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has done more than complain about critical press coverage. Under his rule, the government and its allies have taken control of most media outlets.
ANC Retains A Slim Majority In South Africa’s Parliament
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress, retained control of parliament following last week’s national elections. The results reflect public disenchantment over corruption.
Millions Of Voters Turn Out For Philippine’s Midterm Elections
Voters went to the polls in the Philippines Monday to choose half of the country’s Senate, and its entire House of Representatives. The election is widely seen as a referendum on President Duterte.
Trump Administration Ratchets Up Tariffs, So Far Without Retaliation From China
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow admitted Sunday that it’s U.S. businesses and customers that pay tariffs levied on Chinese goods, in contrast to President Trump’s line on the matter.
In Trump, Hungary’s Viktor Orban Has A Rare Ally In The Oval Office
When the Hungarian prime minister meets with President Trump on Monday, it will mark a coming together of two leaders known for their nationalist worldviews and hardline immigration policies.
Bollywood Films Accused Of Propaganda Ahead Of India Elections
As Indians vote in national elections, a slew of Bollywood films celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi — prompting allegations of propaganda. One Modi biopic was banned until after polls close.
Trump To Welcome Hungarian PM Viktor Orban
As President Trump prepares to receive Viktor Orban at the White House, we look at the Hungarian prime minister’s so-called illiberal democracy.
‘Code For Venezuela’ Aims To Find Solutions For The Embattled Country
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with Jose Montes de Oca, co-organizer of Code for Venezuela, an organization of tech workers who organize “hackathons” to help solve some of the country’s problems.
Royals Show Off New Baby Archie’s Arches In Honor Of Mother’s Day
Meghan Markle celebrated her first Mother’s Day since giving birth six days ago. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a photo of their new baby, with a nod to the late Princess Diana.
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