Peter Heinlein

Trump, Lawmaker in Public Spat Over Comments to Fallen Soldier's Family

President says he has proof congresswoman fabricated' story; she says she has proof it's true

Trump: 'Total Termination' of Iran Nuclear Deal Possible

President does, however, hold out hope that deal might be improved when it goes back to Congress

Trump Toughens Iran Strategy, Decertifies Tehran's Compliance With Accord

President refuses to recertify Iran's compliance with nuclear deal, but does not withdraw from agreement

Trump’s Claims Re-energize National Debate on Media

President calls some leading news outlets 'the enemy of the people,' intent on destroying his presidency; media powerhouses point to their role in holding administration accountable

International, Domestic Worry Over Expected US Decertification of Iran Deal

'President has reached a decision,' press secretary says

Trump, on Visit to Puerto Rico, Witnesses Destruction, Praises Relief Work

President compares 16 dead in Puerto Rico to “thousands” from Hurricane Katrina

Trump Calls Vegas Shooting 'Act of Pure Evil;' US Flags to Fly at Half-Staff

'Our unity cannot be shattered by evil, our bonds cannot be broken by violence,' president says, adding he plans travel to Nevada on Wednesday

Trump Blasts Mayor of Hurricane-Devastated San Juan, Puerto Rico

Trump posts series of tweets in apparent response to mayor's criticism of administration-led hurricane recovery efforts

Top US Official Flies to Puerto Rico as Critics Blast Federal Hurricane Relief Efforts

The unannounced trip to the island came hours after the mayor of San Juan criticized comments made by the Homeland Security chief

Trump Touts Puerto Rico Relief Effort as Critics Fault Washington’s Response

"This is a 'people are dying' story," says San Juan mayor, refuting HHS chief’s "good news" comment

White House Deploying Military, Government Workers to Puerto Rico

Pentagon Names Three-Star General to Head Up Puerto Rico Relief

Jones Act waived, FEMA disaster relief fund replenished amid concerns that slow response is endangering lives

Trump Waives Jones Act for Puerto Rico Relief

The move comes nearly a week after the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria

Trump Endorses Spanish Unity Days Before Scheduled Catalan Independence Vote

'Speaking for myself, I would like Spain to stay united,' Trump says, apparently contradicting the US State Department position

Trump’s Jab at Football Protests Sparks Athletes’ Fury

U.S. President Donald Trump kicked a sleeping tiger last week, criticizing professional athletes who refuse to stand during the playing of the national anthem at sporting events. At a rally last Friday, Trump called the kneel-in protest unpatriotic. The tiger kicked back Sunday, as hundreds of National Football League players joined the protest in a massive display of defiance. VOA White House correspondent Peter Heinlein reports.

Trump Putting Own Stamp on US Foreign Policy

For an administration that came into office nine months ago with precious little foreign policy experience, President Donald Trump and his team have made a remarkable splash at this week's United Nations General Assembly gathering. From U.N. headquarters in New York, VOA's Peter Heinlein reports Trump's inner circle of advisers has taken on increasingly prominent diplomatic roles.

Trump Administration in 'Full-court' Diplomatic Press at UN

Marathon round of consultations on General Assembly sidelines tests US president’s foreign policy team

North Korea, Iran, Venezuela Are Objects of Trump’s Ire in UNGA Speech

President Donald Trump singled out North Korea, Iran and Venezuela for special criticism in his first address to the United Nations General Assembly. VOA White House correspondent Peter Heinlein reports there were murmurs in the Assembly hall when the president warned Pyongyang that its current course could lead to its destruction.

Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea in First UN Speech

Speaking to a packed UN General Assembly hall, the president calls Kim Jong Un 'Rocket Man' on a suicide mission

Trump Criticizes Rogue Nations in Highly-anticipated UN Speech

President's first major UN address also to include 'an optimistic vision for international cooperation'