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Morning Edition
Controversial Past Comes Back To Haunt Elliott Abrams At House Hearing
The Trump administration's point man on Venezuela was convicted of misleading Congress during the Iran-Contra affair. Abrams' past came up during a House hearing on Venezuela's political crisis.
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All Things Considered
Trump Addresses Anti-ISIS Coalition, Explains U.S. Withdrawal From Syria
President Trump addressed the Defeat ISIS coalition at the State Department on Wednesday, reassuring them the U.S. remains committed to the fight despite his decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
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All Things Considered
It's Unclear How Humanitarian Aid Will Get To Those Who Need It In Venezuela
The U.S. says it's sending tons of humanitarian and medical aid to Venezuela's borders. The big question: will it make it to the people in need or will criminal groups and Venezuela's military get it?
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All Things Considered
U.S. Confidently Backs Venezuela's Opposition, Inviting Possible Risks
Trump administration officials are sounding positive that the political crisis in Venezuela will end with democracy. But analysts warn that this political standoff could get much more violent.
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All Things Considered
U.S. Begins Process To Withdraw From INF Treaty
The U.S. has begun the process to formally withdraw from one of its remaining arms control treaties with Russia. Washington accuses Moscow of violating the INF treaty which covers medium range nuclear weapons.
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Morning Edition
Trump Administration Announces U.S. Will Pull Out Of INF Treaty
The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will leave the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, raising fears of a new arms race. Trump blamed Russia for violating the Cold War-era pact.
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Morning Edition
Washington Welcomes Exiled Political Activist As Venezuela's Ambassador
Carlos Vecchio, who doesn't have access to Venezuela's embassy, represents national assembly leader Juan Guaido, who the U.S. and other countries back as they pressure Nicolas Maduro to step aside.
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All Things Considered
World Leaders Pick Sides In Venezuela Crisis
U.S. diplomats are facing a weekend deadline to leave Venezuela, on orders of the embattled president. Meanwhile, the U.S. is trying to rally international support around their preferred leader.
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All Things Considered
The State Of U.S. Diplomats Who Are Working In Venezuela
The State Department says Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro can't expel U.S. diplomats since it no longer recognizes him as the nation's leader. But where does that leave the U.S. personnel?
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All Things Considered
White House Says There Will Be Another Summit With North Korea
The U.S. and North Korea are working out the details for a possible second summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.