The Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation. Also, a look at Republican response to the impeachment inquiry and protests in Iraq.
Two associates of President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani are being charged with federal election violations. Former federal prosecutor Danya Perry talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the case.
"Perhaps this place and this country would be better served with a few more unexpected friendships. I know I've been blessed by one," Meadows said Thursday of the Maryland Democrat.
According to the report, the office failed to push out poorly performing senior officials, did not conduct accurate or unbiased investigations and may not have protected identities of whistleblowers.
There are a half dozen cases involving Trump subpoenas making their way up to the Supreme Court. But one before the 2nd Circuit is headed to the court like a rocket ship.
The office that is supposed to protect whistleblowers inside the Department of Veterans Affairs has instead put them at risk according to the VA inspector general's investigation.
The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday a preliminary inquiry into Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., over allegations of a sexual relationship with a member of her staff. She denies the allegation.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rep. Michael Waltz, one of the Republican lawmakers who participated in a protest Wednesday on Capitol Hill, demanding greater transparency in the impeachment inquiry.