Press Play with Madeleine Brand
In LA, Trump is expected to take on homelessness
President Trump is in California today and Wednesday, and he's likely to address homelessness. On Monday, Trump’s economic advisers published a report that offered ideas on fighting homelessness, including increased policing on the streets.
By Madeleine Brand • • 46m ListenPresident Trump is in California today and Wednesday, and he's likely to address homelessness. On Monday, Trump’s economic advisers published a report that offered ideas on fighting homelessness, including increased policing on the streets.
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5 storiesTrump administration suggests increased policing to combat homelessness
President Trump is in California today and Wednesday. He’s fundraising at private events in Silicon Valley, Beverly Hills and San Diego. There aren’t a lot of details about his trip. But he is likely to address homelessness while he’s here.
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Billionaire real estate developer Geoffrey Palmer is hosting Trump's fundraiser Tuesday tonight in Beverly Hills. Tickets are going for as much as $100,000. This isn’t the first time Palmer has hosted a Trump fundraiser.
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Read the story12 minRemembering one of the mothers of NPR, Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts died today due to complications from breast cancer. She was 75. Roberts began at NPR in the 1970s and became one of the network's most recognizable voices. A decade later, she also joined ABC News.
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