James Comey To ‘Fresh Air’: The FBI Isn’t ‘On Anybody’s Side’
The former FBI director tells Terry Gross that he wants to sound the alarm about the “forest fire” of the Trump presidency — and also to defend the FBI against charges of partisanship.
Moderate GOP Rep. Charlie Dent To Resign
The centrist Pennsylvania Republican was already part of a record number of GOP lawmakers who weren’t running for re-election in November, but on Tuesday Dent announced he would step down soon.
Video Shows Police Tackling, Punching Black Harvard Student
Police in Cambridge, Mass., had responded to calls of a naked man in the street. “Cambridge affirms that Black Lives Matter, but it must be true in practice as well,” the city’s mayor said.
Ex-FBI Chief Comey Reflects On Circumstances Surrounding His Firing
In his new book, A Higher Loyalty, former FBI Director James Comey says he did his very best to protect the FBI and the Justice Department from an assault by President Trump.
Wyoming District To Decide On Teachers Carrying Guns
The school board in Cody, Wyo., is scheduled to decide whether to let its teachers carry guns. In a heavily armed state that allows school districts to make that decision, it’s still stirred debate.
Protests Continue At Philadelphia Starbucks
Protests continued Monday at a Philadelphia Starbucks where two black men were arrested Saturday after an employee accused them of trespassing.
Michael Cohen And Attorney-Client Privilege
Attorneys for Donald Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, faced off in federal court on Monday in New York against prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Will You Soon Have To Pay Sales Tax On Every Online Purchase?
A multibillion-dollar dispute on Internet sales taxes lands at the Supreme Court Tuesday. The decision could have far-reaching consequences for consumers, states and companies large and small.
NPR/Marist Poll: GOP, Dems Divided On Mueller As Special Counsel’s Favorability Drops
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds Republicans increasingly think Mueller’s investigation is biased against Trump. Also, Americans think Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 midterm elections.
Who’s In Charge? Potential Leadership Shake-Ups Leave Agencies In Limbo
The EPA is the latest agency facing an uncertain future for its top official. Instability in Trump’s Cabinet may have lasting repercussions for government departments.
Medicare Advisers Recommend Payment Cuts To Many Free-Standing ERs
An agency that advises Congress recommends a 30 percent reduction in some federal reimbursements to free-standing ERs that are within 6 miles of a hospital.
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