Trump's Trip Abroad: Takeaways
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Molly Ball of The Atlantic about what the president accomplished on first trip abroad, the latest reports on Russia connections, and the president's budget.
National Security
U.K.'s Anti-Terrorism Programs Under Scrutiny
Some of the U.K. government's responses to terrorism have been controversial. Scott Simon speaks with Clive Walker of the University of Leeds, part of a team of independent policy reviewers.
Report: Kushner Discussed Setting Up Secret Communications With Russia
Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak told the Kremlin that Jared Kushner had discussed setting up a secret means of communicating directly, using Russian facilities, according to the Washington Post.
Pentagon Reveals Results Of Probe Into Deadly Mosul Airstrike
The Pentagon quietly disclosed the results of its investigation into a deadly airstrike in March that killed more than 100 civilians in Mosul, Iraq. A small American bomb ignited "a large amount of explosive material" that ISIS fighters had hidden in the house.
British Police Suspend Intelligence Sharing With U.S. After Leaks
Britain has suspended intelligence sharing with the U.S. on the Manchester attack after information was leaked to the press. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former National Coordinator for Security Richard Clarke on how this leak affects relations between the two countries.
How Gen. Michael Flynn Became A Central Figure In The Russia Hacking Scandal
Matthew Rosenberg of The New York Times began writing about Gen. Flynn in 2009 in Afghanistan; now he's investigating Flynn's role in Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.
British Police Say Manchester Bomber Was Part Of A Larger Network
U.K. law enforcement continues to expand its investigation of the Manchester bombing, and says the bomber likely was part of a larger network.
After Mixed Messages, NATO Officials Anxiously Await Trump's Visit
The Trump administration has been trying to allay fears of the Baltic states and other newer NATO members that the U.S. remains committed to the military alliance. But officials are anxiously awaiting President Trump's visit to hear directly from him.
What Does It Mean When ISIS Claims Responsibility For An Attack?
When the Islamic State says its "soldiers" carried out an attack, it doesn't necessarily mean the group planned or directed the terrorist act — or even knew about it in advance.
Pompeo Signals He'll Move CIA In A More Aggressive Direction
"We are back in the business of stealing secrets," says CIA chief Mike Pompeo, who made the comment Tuesday night in a session at CIA headquarters in northern Virginia. We examine what he meant.