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Carolyn Presutti
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The Money Show
The Money Show: Trump to unleashes Avalanche of Executive Orders on Inauguration Day
Stephen Grootes speaks to VOA Senior Washington Correspondent Carolyn Presutti about the aftermath of Trump's inauguration and the flurry of executive orders that are set to follow In other interviews, Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and CEO of Worldwide Worx, talks about the uncertain future of TikTok and its potential implications for US businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-20
1h 12
South & Central Asia
Afghans Confused Over Status in US
Thousands of Afghans, after undergoing traumatic experiences leaving their home country, are relieved to be safe in the United States. But many find the U.S. immigration system confusing and hard to decipher on their own. VOA's Carolyn Presutti takes a look at how evacuees are coping with starting the next chapter of their lives in a foreign country. Camera: Mike Burke
2021-09-16
02 min
South & Central Asia
Afghans Find Themselves Unable to Work or Attend School in US
After undergoing the traumatic experience of leaving their home country, thousands of Afghans are relieved to be in the United States. Many are finding, however, that they have been granted temporary status, forbidding them to work or attend school. VOA's Carolyn Presutti takes a look at how evacuees are coping with the lack of benefits and opportunity in a foreign country.Camera: Mike Burke
2021-09-13
03 min
USA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.
Groom Leaves New Bride Behind in Rush to Escape Afghanistan
Afghan American Haseeb Kamal had been married only one day when Kabul fell to Taliban control. His terrifying exit from Afghanistan meant leaving his new wife and most of his family behind. VOA's Carolyn Presutti has his exclusive story for VOA.amera: Mike Burke
2021-08-29
03 min
The Americas
Powerful, Deadly Earthquake Hits Haiti
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook southwestern Haiti on Saturday morning, leaving hundreds dead, injured or missing, taking down buildings and cutting off communication to at least two cities. VOA's Carolyn Presutti tells us more.
2021-08-15
02 min
USA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.
New York Governor’s Resignation Signals Future for #MeToo
The resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations comes four years after the #MeToo movement exploded across the world. VOA's Carolyn Presutti examines what the campaign to stamp out sexual harassment has — and has yet — to achieve. Camera: Aaron Foder.
2021-08-13
02 min
South & Central Asia
With US Pullout, Afghan Interpreters Fear Taliban Retribution
Afghan interpreters were invaluable to American troops during two decades of war. Now that U.S. forces are pulling out, Afghans who aided Americans fear for their lives. As the U.S. government processes thousands of visa applications to allow them to emigrate, VOA's Carolyn Presutti has the exclusive story of two former interpreters who say they are in grave danger. Contributed by: Ekram Shinwari, John Walker, Hedayatullah NooriCamera: Ekram Shinwari, Ahmad Javed
2021-07-12
03 min
Science & Health
Congress Member Describes Continuing Mental Trauma From January 6 Riots
Images of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol are seared into many Americans' minds and remain especially vivid for members of Congress who witnessed the riot. One congressman has been especially forthcoming about the mental trauma he has been experiencing months after the riot. VOA's Carolyn Presutti spoke with the lawmaker and filed this report. Camera: Saqib Ul Islam Produced by: Adam Greenbaum
2021-06-24
03 min
South & Central Asia
Taliban Gain Confidence, Extend Reach in Afghanistan
The U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than halfway finished, yet the country is plagued with violence as the Taliban extend their reach. This, as the Afghan president meets with U.S. President Joe Biden later this week. VOA's Carolyn Presutti reports from the White House.
2021-06-23
02 min
USA - Coverage of the US including Congress, the White House and the Pentagon.
New Iranian President Says He Won’t Meet with Biden
Iran elected a hard-line president who’s loyal to the country's supreme leader — and who says he will not meet with U.S. President Joe Biden. Ebrahim Raisi could be key to reviving negotiations in the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, but the Biden administration says it’s the Iranian supreme leader who makes decisions. VOA's Carolyn Presutti is at the White House.Michael Lipin contributed to this report.
2021-06-22
02 min
US Politics
Fences, Troops Separate Public from Trump Impeachment Trial
Washington, D.C., has a different look during the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The Capitol area remains an ultra-high-security zone, and nearby residents wonder if fortress-like security measures are permanent, given heightened political tensions in the country after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti has this report. Camera: Mike Burke
2021-02-12
02 min
US Politics
Dr. Jill Biden Steps Into First Lady Role
Jill Biden, the wife of recently inaugurated President Joe Biden, has made it clear that education policy will be a priority for her in the White House. Jill Biden is familiar with life in Washington as her husband spent 36 years in the U.S. Senate and eight years as vice president under Barack Obama. VOA's Esha Sarai and Carolyn Presutti bring us more about the new U.S. first lady in this profile.Video editors: Marcus Harton, Esha Sarai
2021-01-25
03 min
US Politics
46th US President Makes Immediate Changes to Policy, Rules
President Joe Biden has taken over as America’s leader at a time of sickness, acrimony and division. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti introduces us to the 78-year-old man who will guide the United States for the next four years. Camera: Carolyn Presutti
2021-01-22
03 min
US Politics
Biden Inauguration Crowd Looks to Next Chapter for America
Joe Biden was peacefully sworn in as America’s 46th president Wednesday. He took the oath outdoors, on a heavily guarded stage outside the US Capitol, where thousands of rioters had entered two weeks prior. Due to the pandemic and strict security measures, attendance was severely limited. VOA's Carolyn Presutti was in the sparse crowd to hear their thoughts about the transfer of power. Camera: Adam Greenbaum
2021-01-21
03 min
US Politics
US Capitol Returns to Normal After Attack
A day after a mob breached the U.S. Capitol building, sending legislators into a lockdown, lawmakers are outraged and security is increasing. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti reports from Capitol Hill, where she spoke with some of the pro-Trump crowd who still lingered after Wednesday’s chaotic scenes. Camera: Mike Burke
2021-01-08
02 min
Europe
Vaccines Arrive as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the news this year, and it’s no different this holiday season. Despite public health warnings not to travel, many Americans boarded planes to celebrate Christmas with loved ones in other cities. Meanwhile, Europe is receiving its first shipments of a vaccine against the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti has our update.
2020-12-27
01 min