Manafort’s Guilty Plea Details His Entanglement With Russian-Backed Oligarchs
New York Times reporter Ken Vogel says that Paul Manafort engaged in illegal lobbying to burnish the image of Viktor Yanukovych, the authoritarian president of Ukraine.
Investigative Journalist Aims To Expose Ills Of Privately Run Prisons
American Prison is the remarkable story of a journalist who spent four months working as a corrections officer — and a horrifying exposé of how prisoners are treated by a profiting corporation.
A Guatemalan Village Tells The Story of Immigration To The U.S.
Farmers in rural, western Guatemala have compelling reasons to attempt the dangerous journey to the U.S. Drought is stunting the corn crop, and one season’s failure means no income for a family.
Trump Travels To Flood-Soaked North Carolina
As Trump visits North Carolina, residents hit hard by the storm will be looking to the federal government to “act now” to help with recovery and rebuilding.
Conservative Group Defends Kavanaugh Nomination
Carrie Severino of the conservative organization the Judicial Crisis Network tells Steve Inskeep why her group stands by Judge Brett Kavanaugh after he was accused of a sexual assault decades ago.
‘Humbled To Ask For Help’ — Low-Income Communities Struggle To Recover After A Wildfire
It is early in the fire season, but nearly 1,400 homes have been destroyed in California wildfires. For low income people, without insurance or savings, it is especially difficult to recover.
Securing The Election Industry
It’s not just the government that runs elections. Private companies play a crucial role, from printing ballots, to manufacturing voting machines, to hosting websites where results are posted.
Trumps Visits Storm Victims In Carolinas
President Trump travels to the Carolinas today to visit areas ravaged by Hurricane Florence. Dozens of people have died as a result of the storm.
Colorado Prepares For Possible Cyberattacks With Election ‘War Games’
Election officials around the country have been preparing for cyberattacks and other attempts to interfere with this year’s elections.
Tougher Laws On Pipeline Protests Face Test In Louisiana
A number of states are making it harder to protest the construction of oil and gas pipelines. Recent felony arrests in Louisiana could be a test case for these tougher new laws.
Whales And Navy Sonar
The Navy is rolling out its latest plan to manage wildlife in training waters. After years of legal battles, some environmentalists worry the Navy is backsliding in its latest plan.
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