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February 23, 2017
White House Responds to Voter Outrage at Town Halls Across US

U.S. lawmakers, back in their home districts during this week's congressional recess, are hearing from angry constituents at local town hall meetings. The White House has dismissed the protests as a misrepresentation of the larger population. VOA's Jesusemen Oni reports.

February 23, 2017
Miami's Decision to Cooperate With Trump Administration Angers Community

President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold federal funding to sanctuary cities -- those that do not fund or assist in enforcing U.S. immigration laws. But while some big cities have been defiant, Miami has become the first major US city to agree to comply with the the administration. As VOA's Jeff Swicord reports from Maimi, the decision has angered its large immigrant population.
February 23, 2017
Analysts: Trump Focused on Pleasing Core Supporters

In his first month in office, U.S. President Donald Trump is taking great care to make sure that his core supporters are pleased with the early weeks of his presidency, an approach that some analysts say could create problems down the line. VOA national correspondent Jim Malone has more from Washington.
February 23, 2017
Head of US Africa Command: Rival Libyan Factions Must Work Together

Joint US-Africa military exercise poised to get under way
February 23, 2017
Dakota Pipeline Protest Camp Nearly Empty as Holdouts Face Removal

Governor Burgum said remaining protesters were still free to leave voluntarily so long as they did not interfere with cleanup crews
February 22, 2017
US Scientists: Refusing Vaccines Puts Everyone’s Health at Risk

American medical experts say those who oppose vaccinating children against diseases such as measles rely on faulty pseudoscience and put the health of millions of children at risk
February 22, 2017
EPA Head's Emails Show Ties with Fossil Fuel Industry

Among the emails are exchanges between Pruitt's office and Devon Energy in which the two sides discuss and draft letters for Pruitt to send to federal officials to hold off new federal regulations
February 22, 2017
2 US Lawmakers Call for Lethal Weapons for Ukraine

Durbin noted reluctance of former President Barack Obama's administration to provide Kyiv with lethal aid for fear of escalating the conflict
February 22, 2017
Aide Says Obama Urged Trump to Press China on North Korea

In meetings with Obama administration before inauguration last month, President Trump is warned about threats from North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile program, and urged to seek China's support and cooperation
February 22, 2017
US Charges California Auctioneer with Smuggling Endangered Rhino Horn

Prosecutors say from 2009-2012, Chait and his co-conspirators allegedly bought rhino horns and tried to sell them to foreign buyers in eight separate deals worth about $2.4 million
February 22, 2017
Ryan Visits US-Mexico Border as Wall Looms

US House Speaker said he would work with the administration to secure the border, but did not mention specifics

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Thursday 23 February 2017

White House Responds to Voter Outrage at Town Halls Across US

Miami's Decision to Cooperate With Trump Administration Angers Community

Analysts: Trump Focused on Pleasing Core Supporters

Head of US Africa Command: Rival Libyan Factions Must Work Together

Dakota Pipeline Protest Camp Nearly Empty as Holdouts Face Removal

US Scientists: Refusing Vaccines Puts Everyone’s Health at Risk

EPA Head's Emails Show Ties with Fossil Fuel Industry

2 US Lawmakers Call for Lethal Weapons for Ukraine

Aide Says Obama Urged Trump to Press China on North Korea

US Charges California Auctioneer with Smuggling Endangered Rhino Horn

Ryan Visits US-Mexico Border as Wall Looms

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Head of US Africa Command: Rival Libyan Factions Must Work Together

Dakota Pipeline Protest Camp Nearly Empty as Holdouts Face Removal

US Scientists: Refusing Vaccines Puts Everyone’s Health at Risk

EPA Head's Emails Show Ties with Fossil Fuel Industry

2 US Lawmakers Call for Lethal Weapons for Ukraine

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