Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Charged With Second Felony: Computer Data Tampering
The latest charge is related to the alleged use of his veterans’ charity donor rolls to raise money for his 2016 gubernatorial campaign. He says he will clear his name in court.
Trucker In Human Smuggling Case Sentenced To Life In Prison
In July, law enforcement found James Matthew Bradley Jr. sitting in the front seat of a tractor-trailer with human cargo — 39 undocumented immigrants. Ten passengers died.
Malibu Moves to Ban Single-Use Plastic
Whether you think it’s time or a waste of time, the city of Malibu decided to ban the use of plastic straws, utensils and stirrers as a means of reducing their harmful effects on the environment.
Obama Administration General Discusses Trump’s Proposed Arab Force
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with retired Gen. Martin Dempsey about President Trump’s proposal for an Arab Force in Syria, and U.S. efforts to get the Saudis and other Arab nations to fund and man a joint military force in the past.
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer Of American Being Held In Syria
The U.S. is holding a dual American-Saudi citizen who was captured in Syria and is suspected of being a member of ISIS. The man has been held overseas for more than seven months without charge. The ACLU is challenging his detention in court.
Milwaukee Radio Station Brings Back Christmas Tunes To Accompany April Snow
Spring has been slow to come to the Midwest this year — so one Milwaukee radio station decided to make light of it and re-upped their Christmas playlists for a day.
Trump Adds Rudy Giuliani And 2 Other Defense Lawyers To Personal Legal Team
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks to writer David Graham of The Atlantic about the new legal hires by President Trump. Rudy Giuliani is the splashy name among these hires, but Trump also brought on two very experienced white-collar defense lawyers.
Why Mike Pompeo’s Views On Muslims Keep Coming Up In His Confirmation Hearing
Mike Pompeo’s nomination to be Secretary of State is controversial in part because of his history of making incendiary comments about Muslims. Wa’el Alzayat, a former State Department official, who now leads the Muslim-American activist group Emgage Ac…
Former FBI Director Comey Could Be Witness Against McCabe
Former FBI Director James Comey could be a witness against his former deputy, Andrew McCabe. That’s if prosecutors decide to charge McCabe with wrongdoing over a media leak in 2016.
Week In Politics: Comey’s Memos and Additions To Trump’s Legal Team
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Kristen Soltis Anderson, of The Washington Examiner and author of “The Selfie Vote”, and Jason Johnson, politics editor at The Root, about Former FBI director James Comey, new additions to President Trump’s legal team, an…
Students Walkout Across The Country To Protest Violence In Schools
Students across the country left their classrooms at 10 a.m. Friday to protest violence in schools. In Washington, D.C. students marched from the White House to the U.S. Capitol.
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