Reporter On New Email Dump That Reveals Secret Inner Workings Of The EPA
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the response to a recent FOIA request shows that Scott Pruitt and his staff have gone to great lengths to keep the public and the news media at a distance.
What You Need To Know About Alleged Russian Payments To Trump’s Lawyer Cohen
An attorney suing Trump and his attorney, Michael Cohen, says he has documented hundreds of thousands of dollars in transfers. Here’s why that could be significant.
Mormon Church Will Sever Ties With Boy Scouts, Create Own Youth Program
The organizations have had a close relationship for more than a century. But the church hasn’t always been happy with changes the Boy Scouts of America has made in recent years.
Gina Haspel Confirmation Hearing: CIA Nominee Faces Senators’ Questions
Gina Haspel, the first woman nominated as the director of the CIA, hopes to succeed Mike Pompeo, who left to lead the State Department. But she’s certain to face questions about torture on Wednesday.
Sen. Ron Wyden On Gina Haspel And The CIA
President Trump’s nomination to lead the CIA sits for hearings on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Sen. Ron Wyden tells Steve Inskeep about what questions he plans to ask Gina Haspel.
Why So Many Gifted Yet Struggling Students Are Hidden In Plain Sight
“Twice-exceptional,” or 2E students, find that one of their sides sometimes masks the other. Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman says there are a lot more of them than you might think.
News Brief: Cohen Allegedly Received Russian Payments, Trump Ends Iran Deal
Michael Cohen may have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments from corporate clients and a Russian billionaire. Also, President Trump says the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran deal.
Infrastructure Plan Stalled
The Trump administration’s plan to invest in infrastructure seems to be stuck in a rut, even as a week to highlight the nation’s infrastructure needs approaches.
Document Alleges Russian Billionaire Paid Michael Cohen
President Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen may have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments from corporate clients and a Russian billionaire.
Veterans’ Counselors Feeling Overworked
The VA’s Vet Centers have changed the metrics by which they evaluate counselors who work with veterans. They’re required to see at least 25 clients a week, which some say is untenable.
In The Coal Counties Of Central Appalachia, Will Trump’s Promises Come True?
Donald Trump promised coal miners: “You’re going to be working your asses off!” NPR spent more than a year in the coal counties of central Appalachia and found hope, cynicism and some surprises.
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