Finding FBI Files Of The Dead
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Parker Higgins about his project "FOIA the Dead." Higgins submits a public records request for the FBI file of every person who receives a New York Times obituary.
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Disclosures Detail Trump Staff's Assets
On Friday, the White House made documents available on the finances of many Trump administration officials, including Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Stephen Bannon.
No Signs Yet Of Investigators Giving Flynn Immunity
Retired Gen. Michael Flynn has asked for immunity from prosecution, in advance of any testimony before congressional committees investigating Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.
Russia Investigation Has Echoes Of Watergate Probe
Getting Republicans and Democrats to cooperate in investigations that could be damaging to a president has long been a challenge. It happened in Watergate, but it seems unlikely now.
An Iowa Farmer On Trump's Impact On Agriculture
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kevin Ross, who grows corn and soybeans in Iowa, about the impact President Trump's trade and other policies are likely to have on American farmers.
How Schools Are Like Uber, Trump U Settlement, And Other Education News Of The Week
A financial aid flap, DeVos on stage, and more.
A Presidency Stalled And Sputtering
President Trump hasn't moved beyond executive actions, something a president normally resorts to when he can't get anything done legislatively. That's not a good sign for Trump's agenda.
Filings Show Just How Complex Ivanka Trump's And Jared Kushner's Finances Are
In a massive document release, 180 of Trump's staff disclose their financial assets and debts as they assumed office. Ivanka Trump and her husband report assets valued at more than $200 million.
Restaurants Cook Up A New Way To Pay Kitchen Staff More: A Cut Of Sales
Revenue sharing is taking off in restaurants in cities like Boston and San Francisco. The model varies from place to place, but the idea is simple: funnel a percentage of sales to kitchen workers.
Rikers Island Could Be Closed And Replaced With Smaller Jails Around New York City
Mayor Bill de Blasio is committed to replacing the notorious jail amid reports of widespread violence by inmates and guards but says it won't be quick or easy. One plan would cost $10 billion.