https://www.voanews.com Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com en 2026 - VOA 60 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:55:06 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA The on-again, off-again tariffs between the United States and other countries are again under scrutiny, with the U.S. president not budging. VOA White House Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-intent-on-imposing-global-tariffs/8010989.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-intent-on-imposing-global-tariffs/8010989.html Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:35:26 -0400 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) This week on The Inside Story: The latest on the war in Ukraine, tariffs, and market turmoil. Plus, new technology that's powered by plants. Join us on The Inside Story. https://www.voanews.com/a/8009866.html https://www.voanews.com/a/8009866.html Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:07:51 -0400 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Katherine Gypson, Veronica Balderas Iglesias, Henry Ridgwell, Dorian Jones, Linda Gradstein, Carolyn Presutti) Talk of tariffs combined with fears of inflation sent the U.S. stock market tumbling Monday and again on Tuesday, a day of give and take between U.S. President Donald Trump and the premier of Canada’s most populous province, Ontario’s Doug Ford, on fraught trade relations between the United States and Canada. VOA White House correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains.] https://www.voanews.com/a/us-economy-on-edge-with-uncertainty-over-tariffs-/8007746.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-economy-on-edge-with-uncertainty-over-tariffs-/8007746.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:21:47 -0400 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) This week on The Inside Story: President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress. Join us for comprehensive coverage of the speech and the impact of the second Trump administration at home and abroad. https://www.voanews.com/a/8001628.html https://www.voanews.com/a/8001628.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:53:15 -0500 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Carla Babb, Patsy Widakuswara, Henry Ridgwell, Carolyn Presutti) U.S. President Donald Trump this week finalized his plans to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on China. To see how this affects some small businesses, VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti visited a whiskey business in Virginia. Kim Lewis contributed. https://www.voanews.com/a/tariffs-take-toll-on-small-us-business/7999652.html https://www.voanews.com/a/tariffs-take-toll-on-small-us-business/7999652.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:08:42 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) The Trump administration is seeking Mexico’s assistance in stemming the flow of fentanyl across the border into the U.S. Last year, high-tech scanners were installed at a port of entry in Arizona to detect the illegal drug. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports from that port. https://www.voanews.com/a/how-new-scanners-at-us-mexico-border-detect-fentanyl/7974092.html https://www.voanews.com/a/how-new-scanners-at-us-mexico-border-detect-fentanyl/7974092.html Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:06:28 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) It’s been a long day in Washington, filled with tradition and some out-of-the-ordinary events as the United States swears in its 47th president. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti brings us the sights and sounds from Inauguration Day 2025. https://www.voanews.com/a/tens-of-thousands-defy-frigid-weather-for-trump-s-inauguration-/7944389.html https://www.voanews.com/a/tens-of-thousands-defy-frigid-weather-for-trump-s-inauguration-/7944389.html Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:26:45 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) Washington views every presidential inauguration as different from the previous one, but Monday's inauguration of Donald Trump will really stand out. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains. Cameras: Adam Greenbaum, Carolyn Presutti. https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-inauguration-moved-indoors-because-of-frigid-temperatures/7941372.html https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-inauguration-moved-indoors-because-of-frigid-temperatures/7941372.html Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:24:38 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) Republican Vice President-elect JD Vance rose from humble beginnings. He grew up in a struggling industrial town in the Midwestern state of Ohio. He went on to attend an Ivy League school and now will be one of the youngest vice presidents in history. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti takes us back to his roots. Lynn Davis contributed to this report. Videographers: Saqib Ul Islam, Henry Hernandez https://www.voanews.com/a/vice-president-elect-credits-grandmother-kentucky-roots/7939310.html https://www.voanews.com/a/vice-president-elect-credits-grandmother-kentucky-roots/7939310.html Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:43:02 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) A New York judge Friday sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an “unconditional discharge” over 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The sentence spares him penalties but allows the convictions to stand. During sentencing, the president-elect again said the case was politically motivated. VOA senior Washington correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports. Contributor: Kim Lewis; Video editor: Rob Raffaele https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-sentenced-without-penalties-in-new-york-court/7932512.html https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-sentenced-without-penalties-in-new-york-court/7932512.html Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:30:50 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) Donald Trump will be sworn in January 20 as the only U.S. president with felony convictions, and this week saw a flurry of activity over the court cases still open against him. On Friday, a New York judge is to sentence Trump in one case. VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/supreme-court-allows-sentencing-of-trump-to-go-forward/7931818.html https://www.voanews.com/a/supreme-court-allows-sentencing-of-trump-to-go-forward/7931818.html Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:16:52 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) President-elect Donald Trump is choosing some of his strongest supporters to be members of his Cabinet. However, his selection for the nation’s top law enforcer may face some tough questions over ethics and lobbying. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti takes a look at Pam Bondi. https://www.voanews.com/a/who-is-pam-bondi-trumps-choice-for-us-attorney-general/7919778.html https://www.voanews.com/a/who-is-pam-bondi-trumps-choice-for-us-attorney-general/7919778.html Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:40:09 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) He may be better known to the world as the father of Tesla and Space X, but in a few months, Elon Musk is expected to take aim at U.S. government spending. VOA’s senior Washington correspondent Carolyn Presutti explains what skills Musk brings to the advisory committee known as DOGE. https://www.voanews.com/a/how-2-billionaires-will-cut-us-government-spending-/7900172.html https://www.voanews.com/a/how-2-billionaires-will-cut-us-government-spending-/7900172.html Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:46:26 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) We explore the upcoming Trump administration. Join our panel of Washington correspondents for an insightful roundtable discussion on navigating the transition process and understanding its implications for you. This week on The Inside Story: The Trump Transition https://www.voanews.com/a/7864326.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7864326.html Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:55:33 -0500 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti, Steve Herman, Katherine Gypson, Patsy Widakuswara) Donald Trump may not be moving into the White House until January, but he is laying the groundwork and making domestic policy plans for the next four years. VOA’s Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti has our story. VOA footage by Henry Hernandez. https://www.voanews.com/a/quick-changes-expected-by-president-elect-trump-/7864089.html https://www.voanews.com/a/quick-changes-expected-by-president-elect-trump-/7864089.html Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:54:11 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Carolyn Presutti) This week on The Inside Story: Donald Trump completes a remarkable comeback to win the American presidency. What was it like inside his campaign headquarters? And what happens next for the country and the rest of the world? Don't miss this episode. https://www.voanews.com/a/7856194.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7856194.html Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:15:09 -0500 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Carla Babb, Carolyn Presutti, Katherine Gypson) We are just days away from election day in America. Polls are still unable to project a leading candidate, and the candidates are continuing to campaign, making their final case to the voters. This week on "The Inside Story: USA Votes '24 - Closing Arguments." https://www.voanews.com/a/7846668.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7846668.html Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:09:44 -0400 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Katherine Gypson, Carolyn Presutti, Patsy Widakuswara, Laurel Bowman, Cristina Caicedo Smit) Join us as we report from the swing states that will decide the U.S. Presidential Election. Discover what swing states are and learn more about the process of a presidential campaign in the U.S. This week on The Inside Story: USAVOTES2024. https://www.voanews.com/a/7837928.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7837928.html Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:24:19 -0400 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Kane Farabaugh, Carolyn Presutti, Steve Herman, Dora Mekouar, Veronica Balderas Iglesias) This week on The Inside Story: Democratic nominee Kamala Harris selects Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Learn more about the Democratic vice presidential pick and JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate. Plus, regional tensions are escalating in the Middle East. https://www.voanews.com/a/7735166.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7735166.html Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:13:38 -0400 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Jessica Jerreat, Carolyn Presutti, Linda Gradstein) A seismic shift in American politics as President Joe Biden announces he will no longer seek reelection. This paves the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to face former President Donald Trump in November's high-stakes presidential election. This week on the Inside Story: Biden Ends Reelection Bid. https://www.voanews.com/a/7713226.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7713226.html Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:13:06 -0400 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Anita Powell, Carolyn Presutti, Scott Stearns, Katherine Gypson, Jessica Jerreat)