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As omicron spreads, studies suggest that travel bans alone don’t do much good

DEEPA SHIVARAM, NPR / EMMA BOWMAN, NPR / Jaclyn Diaz, NPR

Posted on November 29, 2021 · Public health experts warn that the rush to impose travel bans on southern African countries after the omicron variant was identified can work against scientific transparency.

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U.S. Adds U.K. And Ireland To Travel Ban; New Restrictions In Multiple Countries

Colin Dwyer, NPR / James Doubek, NPR

Posted on March 14, 2020 · Trump administration officials announced an expansion of a European travel ban to include the U.K. and Ireland. It came as governments around the world instituted new measures to halt the disease.

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Wednesday’s Show: Nigerian Travel Ban, The Week In Politics, And Norman Rockwell’s Granddaughter (Feb. 12, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 12, 2020 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: What the Nigerian travel ban means for the local community, we discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup, a local dentist answers listener questions, and Norman Rockwell's granddaughter shares some lesser-known aspects of his life.

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Nigerian Couple ‘Heartbroken’ As Families Face Indefinite Visa Ban

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on February 11, 2020 · The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to six more countries, including Nigeria -- the largest economy in Africa. While Nigerian students and travelers are still welcome to visit -- it’s family members immigrating to the U.S. who are blocked from coming here. 

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White House Considering Dramatic Expansion Of Travel Ban

JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP / LISA MASCARO, AP / Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Posted on January 13, 2020 · A document outlining the plans — timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Trump’s January 2017 executive order — has been circulating the White House.

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Trump Threatens To Close Border With Mexico Next Week

Catherine Lucey, Associated Press / NOMAAN MERCHANT, Associated Press / JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP

Posted on March 29, 2019 · Trump has previously threatened to close the border — including at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Thursday night — but this time was different as he gave a timetable.

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UPDATE: Trump Meets Privately With Families Of Santa Fe Shooting Victims

HPM News Staff / Associated Press / JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP

Posted on May 31, 2018 · A White House spokesman said Trump was "moved" by the May 18 shooting at Santa Fe High School

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What’s In Those Seized Records? Trump’s Biggest New Worry

JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP / Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Posted on April 17, 2018 · There is also some worry that Michael Cohen may strike a deal with prosecutors out of concern about his own prospects

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Fears Of ‘Brain Drain’ Hit West Wing Amid Trump Staff Exits

ZEKE MILLER, AP / JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP

Posted on March 7, 2018 · The latest to announce his exit is Gary Cohn, Trump's chief economic adviser, who had clashed with the boss over trade policy

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Roles Reduced, Kushner And Ivanka Trump’s Fate Uncertain

JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP / Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Posted on March 5, 2018 · President Donald Trump's son-in-law has lost influential White House allies. He remains under the shadow of the Russia probe and has seen his business dealings come under renewed scrutiny

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Trump Stays Quiet On Shooting Victims, Fumes Over Russia

Catherine Lucey, Associated Press / JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP

Posted on February 19, 2018 · Trump was last seen publicly Friday night when he visited the nearby Florida community reeling from a school shooting that left 17 dead and gave rise to a student-led push for more gun control

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FBI Says It Has ‘Grave Concerns’ Over Release Of Russia Memo

CHAD DAY, AP / JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP / ERIC TUCKER, AP

Posted on January 31, 2018 · Republicans have said the memo reveals improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation

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Can President Trump Stick To A Script Beyond The State Of The Union?

JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP

Posted on January 29, 2018 · His first State of the Union address on Tuesday will be the biggest test yet of his ability to not just deliver a stately speech but also to then stay on track as the White House rolls out policies building on it

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UPDATE: Trump Unveils Details Of ‘America First’ Security Strategy

JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP / HOPE YEN, AP

Posted on December 18, 2017 · Trump's strategy is built around four pillars: protecting the homeland; promoting prosperity; peace through strength; and advancing American influence

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Trump Declares North Korea ‘Threat To The Civilized World’

Jill Colvin, Associated Press / JONATHAN LEMIRE, AP

Posted on November 6, 2017 · The president also denounced efforts by the Obama administration to manage Pyongyang, declaring again that "the era of strategic patience was over"

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