The Diane Rehm Show: Friday News Roundup

Domestic – 2016-12-23 Dec 23, 2016

The Friday News Roundup: President-elect Trump continues to add to his top-level staff. Obamacare sign-ups are strong despite the law's uncertain future. And North Carolina fails to repeal a controversial bathroom bill.

International – 2016-12-16 Dec 16, 2016

Evacuations from eastern Aleppo stall amid new violence. President Obama vows action against Russia over hacking. And President-elect Trump calls into question America's One China policy. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

International – 2016-12-09 Dec 09, 2016

Syrian rebels seek evacuation from the besieged city of Aleppo. President-elect Trump chooses an Iowa governor with good relations with Beijing as ambassador to China. And Italy's prime minister resigns after a referendum defeat. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-12-09 Dec 09, 2016

President-elect Trump picks an ally of the fossil fuel industry to head the E.P.A. The son of incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns over fake news tweets. And life expectancy declines in the U.S. for the first time in decades. Diane and a panel of journalists discuss the top domestic news stories of the week.

International – 2016-12-02 Dec 02, 2016

President-elect Trump chooses a retired Marine general to head the Pentagon. Syrian rebels agree to form a new alliance as the regime bombards Aleppo. And thousands of Cubans turn out to watch Fidel Castro's funeral procession. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-12-02 Dec 02, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump starts a victory tour with a stop in Cincinnati. Nancy Pelosi is re-elected House minority leader. And North Carolina prosecutors say the police officer who killed Keith Lamont Scott will not face charges.

International – 2016-11-18 Nov 18, 2016

Barack Obama addresses a divided Europe on his last overseas trip as president. Airstrikes in Syria kill more than 80 people this week. And Japan's prime minister meets with President-elect Trump. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-11-18 Nov 18, 2016

Donald Trump's transition gets off to a rocky start. Hillary Clinton makes her first address since conceding the election. And Obamacare enrollment surges, as Republicans vow to repeal the law. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-11-11 Nov 11, 2016

The world reacts to the election victory of Donald Trump. Foreign leaders express concern about alliances and trade deals. And a Chinese official is named the new head of Interpol. A panel of journalists joins guest host Tom Gjelten for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-11-11 Nov 11, 2016

The Friday News Roundup: Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton in one of the biggest political upsets in American history. Republicans keep control of the House and Senate. And Democrats try to understand the populist wave that led to their defeat.

International – 2016-11-04 Nov 04, 2016

Britain's High Court throws a wrench into the government's Brexit plans. The leader of ISIS urges followers to fight to the death in Mosul. And Syrian rebels reject Russia's call for fighters and civilians to leave Aleppo. A panel of journalists joins Diane at the Newseum for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-11-04 Nov 04, 2016

Polls show the presidential race tightening in the final days of the campaign. President Obama criticizes the FBI's handling of a new investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. And the Chicago Cubs win the World Series for the first time since 1908. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-10-28 Oct 28, 2016

Officials in Iraq fear ISIS is carrying out mass executions near Mosul. French officials tear down a migrant camp in Calais known as The Jungle. And thousands of anti-government protestors take to the streets in Venezuela. A panel of journalists joins guest host Amy Walter for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

International – 2016-10-21 Oct 21, 2016

The Islamic State launches a counterattack in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, as the battle to retake Mosul intensifies. Ecuador cuts off Internet access to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. And the president of the Philippines says his country is pivoting away from the U.S. A panel of journalists joins guest host Derek McGinty for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-10-21 Oct 21, 2016

In the final debate, Donald Trump refuses to say whether he'll accept the election results. North Carolina officials investigate the firebombing of Republican Party headquarters. And a police chiefs' organization apologizes for 'historical mistreatment of minorities.' A panel of journalists joins guest host Derek McGinty for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-10-14 Oct 14, 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin cancels a visit to France over a disagreement on Syria. An American warship strikes Yemen. And Thailand mourns the death of its king, the world's longest-reigning monarch. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-10-14 Oct 14, 2016

Donald Trump faces new allegations of groping women. Wikileaks releases hacked emails from Clinton campaign manager John Podesta. And Bob Dylan wins the Nobel Prize in Literature. Diane and a panel of reporters discuss the top domestic stories of the week.

International – 2016-10-07 Oct 07, 2016

Colombia's president is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Tensions between the U.S. and Russia escalate over Syria. And more than 11,000 migrants are rescued this week off the Libyan coast. A panel of journalists joins guest host John Donvan for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-10-07 Oct 07, 2016

Fallout from the only vice presidential debate of the campaign. Congressional Republicans weigh the down-ballot Trump effect. And the FBI arrests another NSA contractor. A panel of journalists joins guest host John Donvan for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-09-30 Sep 30, 2016

Heads of state attend the funeral of Israeli statesman Shimon Peres. Russia rejects Secretary Kerry's demands on Syria. And the U.S. plans to deploy 600 more troops to Iraq to fight the Islamic State. A panel of journalists joins guest host Joshua Johnson for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-09-30 Sep 30, 2016

After the first presidential debate, polls show Donald Trump losing support from women in key battleground states. Congress acts to avoid a government shutdown. And a new report says the U.S. murder rate surged last year. A panel of journalists joins guest host Joshua Johnson for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-09-23 Sep 23, 2016

A fragile truce in Syria appears to be crumbling after new airstrikes in Aleppo. More than 100 migrants are reported drowned after a boat capsizes off the Egyptian coast. And the U.S. allows Boeing to sell passenger planes to Iran. A panel of journalists joins guest host Amy Walter for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-09-23 Sep 23, 2016

Ongoing protests in North Carolina over the police shooting of a black man. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump clash on national security policy after the New York bombing. And lawmakers sharply question Wells Fargo's CEO over scam accounts. A panel of journalists joins guest host Amy Walter for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-09-16 Sep 16, 2016

Accusations of fighting in Syria threaten a fragile ceasefire. The U.S. and Israel sign a record military aid deal. And the U.N. chief calls for urgent action against North Korea over its nuclear tests. A panel of journalists joins guest host A Martinez for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-09-16 Sep 16, 2016

A new poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump virtually tied in the presidential race. Russian hackers leak emails from former Secretary of State Colin Powell. And the Justice Department opens an investigation into Wells Fargo over a fake accounts scandal.

International – 2016-09-09 Sep 09, 2016

North Korea conducts another nuclear test. President Obama travels to China and Laos. And U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warns Russia to stay out of U.S. elections. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-09-09 Sep 09, 2016

The Friday News Roundup: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump square off on national security in their first joint appearance of the election season. The Senate fails once again to pass Zika funding. And a wave of shootings in Chicago pushes the city's homicide count to more than five hundred this year. A panel of journalists joins guest host John Donvan for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-09-02 Sep 02, 2016

Donald Trump meets with Mexico's president. The Brazilian president is impeached. And the FBI says Russian hackers targeted U.S. election systems. A panel of journalists joins guest host Frank Sesno for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-09-02 Sep 02, 2016

Donald Trump talks tough in a speech on immigration. Senators McCain and Rubio win in state primaries. And the Supreme Court blocks a restrictive North Carolina voting law. A panel of journalists joins guest host Frank Sesno for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-08-26 Aug 26, 2016

Italy searches for survivors after a devastating earthquake. Turkey escalates its role in the fight against ISIS. And Colombia and the FARC rebels sign a peace treaty ending a half-century-long guerrilla war. A panel of journalists joins guest host Derek McGinty for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-08-26 Aug 26, 2016

Donald Trump signals a shift in his stance on immigration. After another batch of emails, The Clinton Foundation says it will make changes if Hillary Clinton becomes president. And outrage over the skyrocketing cost of the EpiPen. A panel of journalists joins guest host Derek McGinty for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-08-19 Aug 19, 2016

Russia launches airstrikes against the Islamic State from Iran. Ukraine investigates Donald Trump's campaign chairman for ties to a pro-Russia party. And the U.N. acknowledges playing a role in Haiti's cholera outbreak. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-08-19 Aug 19, 2016

The Friday News Roundup: Donald Trump shakes up his staff after another campaign controversy. Major health insurer Aetna is the latest to pull back from Obamacare. And a group calling itself the shadow brokers say they hacked the NSA. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-08-12 Aug 12, 2016

The UN says fighting in Aleppo, Syria, leaves 2 million residents without water. A suicide bomber in Pakistan targets lawyers, killing more than 70 people. And 50 Republican national security experts say Donald Trump puts the U.S. at risk. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-08-12 Aug 12, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton give dueling economic speeches in Michigan. A Justice Department report finds systemic racial bias in the Baltimore police department. And new voter ID rulings in Wisconsin and Texas. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-08-05 Aug 05, 2016

The Obama administration defends a $400 million payment to Iran. The U.S. launches airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Libya. And the Summer Olympics begin in Brazil. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-08-05 Aug 05, 2016

More Republicans question whether to support Donald Trump for president. The FBI continues to investigate a hack of Democratic National Committee emails. And the latest on a Zika outbreak in Miami. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-07-29 Jul 29, 2016

American officials say they believe Russia was behind the hacking of Democratic National Committee emails. The U.N. expresses caution about a Russian plan to allow civilians and unarmed rebels to leave Aleppo, Syria. And Turkey ramps up a crackdown on the media and military. A panel of journalists joins guest host Indira Lakshmanan for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Domestic – 2016-07-29 Jul 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton becomes the first woman to accept a major party nomination for president. National security experts blast Donald Trump for urging Russia to hack Clinton's emails. And charges are dropped against the remaining officers in the Freddie Gray case. A panel of journalists joins guest host Indira Lakshmanan for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

International – 2016-07-22 Jul 22, 2016

Turkey declares a state of emergency and arrests thousands after a failed coup. Donald Trump suggests he'd put conditions on protecting NATO allies. And Russia loses an appeal in a sports doping case. A panel of journalists joins guest host Frank Sesno for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

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