What The Uproar Over Kanye West Might Reveal About Black Voters
Kanye West’s noisy flirtation with the Republican Party and President Trump has led to conservatives embracing him and Black people casting him out. Gene Demby of NPR’s Code Switch says that the controversy illuminates some important dynamics about bla…
As WH Legal Team Undergoes Changes, Trump Intensifies His Attacks On Justice Department
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended the Justice Department Tuesday against threats from hardline congressional Republicans to impeach him. On Wednesday, President Trump reignited his long simmering dispute with the Rosenstein via tweet.
Why Special Counsel Robert Mueller Hasn’t Called The Trump Family In For Questioning
Why hasn’t President Trump’s family been called for questioning by Special Counsel Robert Mueller? NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Politico reporter Annie Karni to discuss some possible reasons the investigation is being cautious.
The Right To Browse: A Library Puts Books Into Storage And Readers Cry Foul
Can you “discover” a great book if you can only find it via a search engine?
Cambridge Analytica Is Shutting Down After Facebook Data Controversy
The U.K.-based firm made headlines for using data from Facebook users without their permission. Video also showed its executives describing campaign tactics of entrapment.
In Tijuana, Migrants Seeking Asylum In The U.S. Tell Harrowing Stories Of Crisis
U.S. Customs officials in Tijuana have begun processing some Central Americans from a caravan seeking asylum in the United States, despite strong condemnation of the migrants by President Trump.
Air National Guard C-130 Crashes In Georgia, Killing At Least 2
The cargo plane crashed near Savannah, Ga., on Wednesday morning while taking part in a training exercise. Five people were on board, the Air National Guard says.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Promises New ‘Swagger’ At State Department Swearing-In
President Trump paid his first official visit to the State Department Wednesday to attend the ceremonial swearing-in of Mike Pompeo. Pompeo promised a vigorous pursuit of diplomatic opportunities.
What You Should Know About The Decline Of This Powerful Massachusetts Politician
What’s next for Massachusetts State Senator Stan Rosenberg, whose husband has been charged with sexual assault, criminal lewdness and distributing nude photos without consent?
Official Autopsy Of Stephon Clark, Killed By Police, Contradicts Family Autopsy
An unarmed black man was killed by Sacramento police in March. The coroner says he was shot seven times, three times in the back. A private autopsy found he was shot eight times, mostly in the back.
White Man Convicted Of Beating Black Man At Charlottesville White Nationalist Rally
A group of white men hit and kicked the man as he lay on the ground during the violent rally last summer. Jacob Scott Goodwin of Arkansas, the first to be convicted, said he acted in self-defense.
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