Monday, April 09, 2018

TRUMP WHITE HOUSE - The Spin Factory

"At White House, talk of China tariffs, Russian sanctions, and Pruitt under fire" PBS NewsHour 4/6/2018

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SUMMARY:  On a day when President Trump ordered the U.S. trade representative to consider an additional $100 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods, and the administration announced sanctions against Russian government officials and tycoons, the President also seems to be pondering the fate of embattled EPA administrator Scott Pruitt.  Yamiche Alcindor joins Judy Woodruff for a recap.




"New round of U.S. sanctions target Putin-connected oligarchs, officials" PBS NewsHour 4/6/2018

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SUMMARY:  The Trump administration announced new sanctions to punish Russia for "malign activity" around the world, targeting 24 Russian government officials and tycoons.  John Yang speaks to special correspondent Ryan Chilcote about what makes the latest round different from previous actions and whether they will put pressure on President Vladimir Putin.

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