News Brief: Comey’s Book, Trump Talks TPP Again, Syria And Pompeo
James Comey’s new book is making waves as it details some of the president’s interactions with the former FBI director. Also, President Trump suggested re-entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Comey Book Blasts Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has a new book out, in which he calls President Trump “unethical” and “untethered to truth.” The White House is trying to discredit him.
‘He Wasn’t Really Afraid Of Anything’: Boston Bombing Victim Remembered
Five years after two explosions went off at the Boston Marathon, parents remember their son, Officer D.J. Simmonds, whose injuries suffered during a confrontation with the bombers led to his death.
Look To California For The Future Of Politics, Demographer Says
Ruy Teixeira, a demographer with the progressive Center for American Progress, tells NPR’s Steve Inskeep that politics in the U.S. may be headed the way of California.
Mick Mulvaney Faces Lawmakers
President Trump’s pick to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Mick Mulvaney faced lawmakers on Capitol Hill for the first time. His main antagonist was Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Trump Issues Order To Review Postal Service Finances Amid Criticism Of Amazon
The executive order, issued late Thursday, comes after months of criticism of the U.S. Postal Service for what the president claims is a money-losing deal to deliver packages for Amazon.
Arizona Governor Agrees To 20 Percent Raise For Protesting Teachers
Gov. Doug Ducey gave in to some of the educators’ demands and promised to boost teacher salaries in increments three years.
Former FBI Director Comey’s Memoir Paints A Damning Portrait Of Trump Presidency
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Washington Post reporter Philip Rucker about what’s inside former FBI Director James Comey’s memoir.
Republican Farm Bill Calls On Many SNAP Recipients To Work Or Go To School
Republicans in Congress have released their version of a new Farm Bill. It imposes new requirements on low-income recipients of food assistance, but continues traditional subsidies for farmers.
Facebook Will Stop Opposing A User Privacy Initiative in California
The tech company spent $200,000 to oppose the measure, but reversed course on Wednesday following CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony on the Cambridge Analytica data breach.
A Tree Falls In Puerto Rico, And 840,000 Customers Lose Power
A single tree plunged more than half of the island’s population into darkness. It was a humbling reminder for some that power restoration is not yet complete in more remote parts of the island.
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