Franco Ordoñez

Ada Peralta, NPR reporter in Mexico covering cartel violence and the fallout after El Mencho's death. Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent analyzing the president's State of the Union strategy. They discuss political optics and policy messaging. They describe cartel retaliation in Guadalajara and Mexico’s shift to a more forceful strategy. They cover withheld DOJ pages referencing allegations tied to Trump.

Scott Horsley, NPR economics correspondent, breaks down the January jobs report and surprising 2025 labor revisions. Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent, covers GOP pushback against President Trump’s tariffs and the political stakes. Kerry (Carrie) Johnson, NPR legal reporter, recounts the heated Capitol Hill hearing over the Jeffrey Epstein files and DOJ controversies. Multiple short takes on jobs, tariffs, and the Bondi hearing.

Franco Ordoñez, NPR's White House correspondent, discusses U.S. strategies for Venezuela amidst a backdrop of Maduro-era officials. He highlights Trump's call for U.S. companies to aid in rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector. Domenico Montanaro, NPR's political editor, analyzes the GOP's struggles as Trump focuses on culture-war issues over pressing economic concerns ahead of the 2026 midterms. Eleanor Beardsley reports on European leaders united against Trump's claims on Greenland, stressing the need for local autonomy amid growing security talks regarding Ukraine.

Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent covering U.S.-Iran tensions and administration posture. Sage Miller, NPR reporter on congressional oversight covering the Clintons’ closed-door depositions. David Falkenflick, NPR media correspondent on Paramount’s winning bid and looming antitrust fight. They discuss possible U.S. strikes on Iran, the Clintons’ testimony in the Epstein probe, and the media merger’s regulatory stakes.

Franco Ordoñez, NPR White House correspondent, discusses significant diplomatic tensions following U.S.-Denmark talks about Greenland, highlighting concerns over President Trump's security claims. He explains the Danish pushback and its implications for international relations. The conversation also addresses the alarming FBI search of a Washington Post reporter's home, sparking fears about press freedom. Additionally, Ordoñez touches on the recent restoration of nearly $2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction programs.

Carrie Kahn, NPR's South America correspondent, provides first-hand accounts of the dramatic U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of President Maduro. Franco Ordoñez, NPR's White House correspondent, analyzes the administration's actions and the implications of these events. Greg Myrie, covering national security, discusses the military operations and historical parallels. Together, they explore regional reactions, potential successors to Maduro, and the high-stakes political fallout of this unprecedented situation.

Arzu Rezvani, an NPR correspondent reporting from Iraq, follows life near the Iran border as fear, shortages, blackouts, and widening regional attacks reshape daily life. Franco Ordoñez, NPR’s White House correspondent, tracks Trump’s shifting signals on Cuba and the politics behind them. Scott Horsley, NPR’s chief economics correspondent, looks at the Fed’s rate dilemma as war-driven energy prices jump and the job market softens.

Alana Wise, on-scene reporter who covered the Guthrie missing person case, walks through released door camera footage. Franco Ordoñez, White House correspondent, reports on Trump and Netanyahu’s talks about Iran and Israeli security concerns. Jimena Bustillo, immigration policy correspondent, outlines heated DHS testimony and funding stakes. Multiple short updates tie together investigation visuals, diplomacy tensions, and Capitol Hill drama.

Joel Rose, NPR transportation correspondent, discusses the FAA's directive for airlines to cut flights by 10% amid staffing issues caused by a government shutdown. Tovia Smith, covering SNAP benefits, highlights a court ruling that orders the restoration of food assistance, emphasizing the political pressures at play. Franco Ordoñez, White House correspondent, reports on Trump's international diplomacy, including a meeting with Hungary's Viktor Orbán, while critics urge him to refocus on domestic economic issues.

Franco Ordoñez, a seasoned White House correspondent for NPR, joins to dissect the influence of Project 2025 on Trump's policies. They discuss how this conservative framework has shaped Trump's approach to immigration, budget cuts, and executive power since the beginning of his second term. The conversation also delves into the evolution of the Heritage Foundation and its ongoing debates, highlighting Trump’s strategic shifts in governance and public perception as he implements these initiatives.