Peter Heinlein

Trump Budget Request Includes Funds for Border Wall, Military

Proposed budget adds more than $1 trillion to federal deficit and strays from previous budgets by not attempting to balance the books

Trump Praises Work of Departing Aide Accused of Domestic Abuse

Porter, with only an interim security clearance, had an important role in deciding which articles and policy proposals were given to the president for review

Trump Signs Budget Agreement, Ending US Government Shutdown

White House officials say lack of signing ceremony indicates Trump's displeasure with the law, which boosts military and domestic spending by hundreds of billions of dollars

White House Admits Error in Handling Aide's Domestic Abuse Allegations  

'We could all have done better' in handling case of Staff Secretary Rob Porter, who resigned after two former wives accused him of emotional and physical abuse, White House spokesman says

Trump Faces Staunch Supporters at Annual Prayer Breakfast

President Trump will be among friends Thursday when he speaks to the 66th annual National Prayer Breakfast, an event dominated by staunch supporters -- evangelical Christians. VOA White House correspondent Peter Heinlein explains why Trump, a man who faces many allegations about his moral character, is revered by America’s religious conservatives.

Trump Addresses Staunch Supporters at Annual Prayer Breakfast

This year, however, there's a new item on the day's agenda: saving undocumented immigrants brought to America as children who now face deportation after Trump rescinded DACA program

Trump Approves Full Release of Classified Republican Memo Despite Objections

Trump Accuses Top FBI, Justice Officials of Politicizing Intelligence Info

President expresses displeasure on Twitter, ahead of his expected approval of release of classified memo written by Republican chairman of House Intelligence Committee, Devin Nunes

Trump Administration Defends Decision Not to Immediately Impose New Russia Sanctions

US report names 210 Russian 'oligarchs' and Kremlin insiders

Trump Hosts UN Security Council for Talks on Taliban, Iran

US president rules out talks with Taliban, vowing to ‘finish' them in wake of wave of terrorist attacks in Kabul that killed hundreds of people

Trump Defends 'America First' Policy at Davos Forum

US president calls for end of unfair trade pacts that 'undermine' global economy

Protests Roil Swiss Cities Ahead of Trump's Davos Visit

President to present his 'America First' message Friday to global business and political leaders at World Economic Forum

With FBI Under Fire for Alleged Political Bias, Trump Expresses Confidence in Director Wray

Trump says Christopher Wray did not threaten to resign, as one media account reported

Russia Probe Dogs Trump's First Year in Office

If there is one single word that has dogged and defined Donald Trump's presidency, it is Russia. Several congressional committees and special counsel Robert Mueller are investigating Trump campaign contacts with Moscow, focusing this week on former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. VOA White House correspondent Peter Heinlein has a look at how Trump's relationship with Russia, and the Kremlin's role in his election, has hung over every moment of his first year in office.

At One-year Mark, Trump Foreign Policy Seen as Conventional

President's popularity has suffered, but America's credibility as a steadfast ally is still good, says analyst

Trump Accuses Russia of Helping North Korea Evade Sanctions

In Reuters interview, Trump says 'Russia is denting' where 'China is helping us'

Trump’s 'Fake News' Talk Affecting Press Freedom Worldwide

Since before he took office, Donald Trump has been involved in a running feud with many of America’s most influential media institutions, accusing them of spreading ‘fake news’ about him. The president plans to wrap up his first year in office this week by awarding what he calls The Fake News Awards.  His comments have helped deepen the partisan divide among Americans about the trustworthiness of the news they receive. VOA White House Correspondent Peter Heinlein reports.

Visiting Kazakhstan Leader Offers US Help on N. Korea, Vexing Issues

Nursultan Nazarbayev’s visit comes as country holds rotating presidency of UN Security Council, the first Central Asian country to be elected to a two-year term

Trump Poised to Increase Sanctions on Iran

European parties make clear they stand firm in support of the Iran nuclear deal, leaving Trump diplomatically isolated

Trump to South Korea's Moon: Open to Talks with North at 'Appropriate Time'

‘The two leaders underscored the importance of continuing the maximum pressure campaign against North Korea,’ White House statement says