Franco Ordonez

Ayah Batrawi, Dubai-based correspondent covering Gulf impacts; Franco Ordonez, White House reporter on presidential messaging; Jackie Northam, international affairs correspondent on battlefield developments. They discuss widening U.S.-Israeli-Iran fighting, Tehran’s regional strikes and Hezbollah’s front in Lebanon. They cover Trump’s wartime rhetoric and the heavy toll on Gulf cities like Dubai, Bahrain and Doha.

This time, Eleanor Beardsley, NPR's correspondent in Kyiv, shares insights from leaked transcripts revealing President Trump's controversial 28-point peace plan. She discusses the implications of U.S. negotiations with Russian aides. Franco Ordonez dives into Trump's motivations behind the deal, exploring legacy and humanitarian concerns. Meanwhile, Joel Rose gives a heads-up on Thanksgiving travel, highlighting expectations for record crowds and FAA readiness. The blend of politics and holiday travel creates a fascinating dialogue.

Lauren Frayer, a London-based reporter on British news and the monarchy, covers searches of royal properties tied to Prince Andrew. Franco Ordonez, an NPR White House correspondent, breaks down the Board of Peace, its Gaza focus, and international concerns about sidelining the UN. Greg Myrie, a national security correspondent, outlines the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and possible options regarding Iran.

Daniel Estrin, NPR’s Tel Aviv correspondent, tracks a widening Middle East conflict, from attacks beyond Israel to pressure in Lebanon. Franco Ordonez, NPR’s White House reporter, follows Trump’s push to frame the war as “winning” amid rising skepticism and costs. Miles Parks, NPR’s voting correspondent, unpacks a Senate fight over proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Franco Ordonez, NPR White House correspondent covering U.S. foreign policy and Latin America. Camila Domenoski, NPR energy reporter tracking oil markets. Paris Kahn, field reporter in Tel Aviv on the Iran-Israel conflict. They discuss Iran’s week of strikes and regional fallout. They cover the sharp rise in oil and gasoline prices from Strait of Hormuz disruptions. They report on a Miami summit focused on U.S.-Latin America ties.

Franco Ordonez, NPR White House correspondent who decodes administration messaging. Tom Bowman, NPR Pentagon correspondent who explains military operations. They discuss shifting White House rationales for war, the president’s on-camera objectives and timing, Pentagon briefings and rules of engagement, Iran’s leadership vacuum, and risks of regional escalation and a long conflict.

Greg Myrie, NPR's national security correspondent, delves into the ongoing protests in Iran, highlighting the staggering casualty numbers and the regime's communication blackouts. Franco Ordonez, NPR's White House correspondent, discusses President Trump's potential responses, balancing human rights rhetoric with the complexities of U.S. military action. They explore the vulnerabilities of Iran's leadership, the impact of regional defeats, and the scaled responses from Congress and exiled figures. The dynamics between protester protection and U.S. intervention shape a compelling narrative.

Franco Ordonez, NPR White House correspondent, dives into the Trump administration's provocative stance on acquiring Greenland. He discusses the alarming reactions from Danish leaders and how military options have become part of the rhetoric. The conversation highlights the strategic importance of Greenland amidst global power struggles, especially concerning Russia and China. Ordonez also touches on the implications for NATO and the administration's trend of stepping back from international cooperation, raising eyebrows about its negotiating tactics.

Franco Ordonez, an NPR White House correspondent, dives deep into Project 2025, a conservative roadmap crafted by the Heritage Foundation for the next Republican president. He discusses its ultra-conservative proposals, including government overhauls and mass deportations, and how these have become hot topics in political debates. The plan has sparked significant pushback from Democrats, as they leverage it to rally support. Ordonez also highlights Trump's attempts to distance himself from the initiative while exploring its implications for future elections.

Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent covering national security and foreign policy, breaks down Marco Rubio’s new dual role managing State and national security. Short takes cover the historical Kissinger parallel, Rubio’s Venezuela plan, tensions over a slimmed NSC, and worries about post-operation planning across global hotspots.