Former USA Gymnastics CEO Told Staff To Keep Alleged Abuse Quiet, Waited To Tell FBI
Steve Penny has denied that he or USAG attempted to cover up allegations of abuse by Larry Nassar. But emails indicate he and other top officials intentionally delayed contacting the FBI.
50 Years After His Death, Making RFK More Than A Ghost And A Mural
Multi-generations debate and reminisce about the legacy left by the slain Democratic senator from New York. He championed for better treatment of the poor and people of color.
Ruling By New York Judge Sets Stage For Standoff Over Possible Trump Deposition
A New York state trial court judge has given until early 2019 for the president to be deposed in a defamation suit against him, but his attorneys are expected to try to fight the deposition.
Mitch McConnell Cancels Senate’s August Recess
The majority leader blamed Democrats for slow-walking President Trump’s nominees. He also said the Senate will use the extra time to pass annual spending bills.
How California’s ‘Jungle Primary’ System Works
The California primary is a free-for-all. Voters can pick any candidate, regardless of party, and the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with University of Southern California associate professor Christia…
Miss America Contest To End Swimsuit Portion Of Competition
Organizers of The Miss America contest will end the swimsuit part of the competition and instead focus on talent and personality. Regina Hopper, president and CEO of the Miss America organization, discusses the change.
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto On How She Would Improve The Immigration System
There have been loud criticisms from protesters around the country and from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, condemning the Trump administration for separating families that have crossed illegally into the country. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., speaks…
DOJ Spokesman Discusses Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy
The Trump administration’s policy of separating children from their incarcerated immigrant parents has received much attention lately. Justice Department spokesman Devin O’Malley clarifies the rationale of the government over the handling of this chall…
Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly Discusses His Campaign To Defend His Seat In Indiana
Sen. Joe Donnelly is a Democrat running for reelection in a state that went for Trump in 2016 — Indiana. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Sen. Donnelly about his message headed into the fall elections.
Looking Back On The Life Of Robert F. Kennedy, 50 Years After His Assassination
Fifty years ago, Robert F. Kennedy was killed in California. Just two months earlier, he gave an impromptu speech in Indianapolis on the night Martin Luther King Jr. was killed.
Sen. Dick Durbin Says He’d Support Shorter Sentence For Rod Blagojevich
Reactions have been mixed since President Trump floated the idea of pardon for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who’s serving 14-year prison sentence for corruption. But some Democrats are siding with Trump, including Sen. Dick Durbin and form…
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