Week in Review: Surprises in the White House
This week, President Trump took surprising stances on both guns and tariffs, and Trump's longest serving aide Hope Hicks announced her departure from the White House.
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Man dies in apparent suicide by WH
There were some tense moments outside the White House on Saturday when a man shot himself in an apparent suicide. It happened just outside the fence near the north lawn along Pennsylvania Ave. The Secret Service is investigating. President Trump and his family were in Florida at the time. They will be back in Washington Saturday night.
Trump's tumultuous week
After one of the president's closest aides, Hope Hicks, announced she was leaving the White House, the fates of other administration officials are in question. Senior political correspondent for Bustle, Erin Delmore, joins CBSN to discuss.
Security scare near White House
The White House was placed on lockdown Saturday after a man shot himself outside the property's north fence. Steven Portnoy with CBS News Radio joins CBSN with the latest.
Secret Service treating shooting near White House as suicide attempt
A man shot himself outside the north fence of the White House Saturday. No one else was harmed during the shooting. Former assistant director of the FBI, Ron Hosko, joined CBSN to discuss how law enforcement will handle the incident, which took place while President Trump is in Florida.
Man shoots himself outside White House
The Secret Service said Saturday it was "responding to reports of a person who allegedly suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound" near the White House. No one else was injured, and the White House was placed on lockdown as a precaution.
Trump on trade wars, meeting with NRA
President Trump is defending his plan to impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum, even though many GOP lawmakers slammed the proposal as bad policy. Republican strategist and CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN to discuss that and other political headlines.
More turmoil reported at White House
White House communications director Hope Hicks is the latest senior aide to exit the Trump administration in just over a year. Meanwhile, there is more controversy surrounding Jared Kushner; the president's relationship with Attorney General Jeff Sessions; and the announcement of new tariffs. AP White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN with more.
NRA claims Trump doesn't want stricter gun laws
The NRA suggested overnight that President Trump may be walking back his comments about stricter gun laws that left Republicans reeling on Thursday. Many were also stunned by the president's surprise announcement on steel and aluminum tariffs. Global stock markets are lower Friday morning over concerns about possible trade wars. Major Garrett reports.
Russia's nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in a speech Thursday that Russia had created undetectable nuclear missiles. The U.S. said it was not surprised by the technology. Georgetown University professor Mark Jacobson joins to explain the implications of Putin's announcement.
White House monitors pipeline cyberattack
A pipeline stretching from Texas to New Jersey remains offline following a cyberattack. The FBI says a group of hackers called "DarkSide" is responsible for shutting it down. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with more on how the U.S. is responding.
Trump announces steel and aluminum tariffs
President Trump announced Thursday that starting "sometime next week," the United States will impose a 10 percent tariff on aluminum and a 25 percent tariff on steel. The decision is likely to escalate simmering tensions with China and other U.S. trading partners.
White House turmoil intensifies
White House communications director Hope Hicks is resigning. This comes as turmoil intensifies among top aides in President Trump's inner circle and as the debate over gun laws divides Republicans. Washington Post media and politics reporter Callum Borchers takes CBSN through the latest.
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EPA's Scott Pruitt on travel
EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, who has been criticized for his expensive travel, told CBS News' chief White House correspondent Major Garrett that he couldn't fly coach anymore after "unprecedented threats" made against him. The full interview between Garrett and Pruitt will be available on Friday on "The Takeout."
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Hope Hicks resigns
White House communication director Hope Hicks is leaving the West Wing after three years serving President Trump, first on the campaign and then in the White House. Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan spoke to CBSN about the impact Hicks' departure will have on the Trump administration.
Warriors skip White House
The Golden State Warriors are in Washington, D.C., but they didn't stop at the White House following a war of words with President Trump. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Hope Hicks resigns
One day after she told Congress that she sometimes told "white lies" for President Trump, top aide Hope Hicks has resigned from her post. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Bipartisan meeting on gun legislation
President Trump sat down with a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House to discuss efforts to reduce gun violence. He's urging Congress to combine multiple proposals into one bill. Real Clear Politics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with more details.
Hope Hicks resigning from White House
CBS News has confirmed that White House communications director Hope Hicks will be resigning. The announcement comes one day after she testified for nine hours before the House Intelligence Committee. CBSN political contributor and Boston Herald columnist Michael Graham and CBS News political contributor and Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe both join CBSN by phone to discuss.
Warriors go to museum, not White House
Instead of visiting the White House to celebrate their recent NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors toured the National Museum of African American History and Culture with local D.C. children.
Kushner security clearance
Security clearance for Jared Kushner, senior adviser to President Trump and Mr. Trump's son-in-law, has been downgraded. That means the president's son-in-law will no longer be allowed to view top-secret intelligence information. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
Hope Hicks' closed-door testimony
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks appeared before the House Intelligence Committee investigating Russian meddling. Her questioning happened behind closed doors. McClatchy White House correspondent Franco Ordonez joins CBSN to explain what committee members want to know.
Xi Jinping: China's president for life?
China is moving to allow President Xi Jinping to remain in power indefinitely. The ruling Communist Party announced Sunday that it will work to abolish presidential term limits in China's constitution, which currently restrict presidents to two five-year terms. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, explains the significance.
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