Politics & Government
How The Hearing For Brett Kavanaugh's Accuser Could Have Unfair Elements
Christine Blasey Ford accuses the Supreme Court nominee of sexual misconduct. Steve Inskeep talks to Emma Coleman Jordan, a lawyer who advised Anita Hill when she testified against Clarence Thomas.
If Rosenstein Is Fired, His Departure Would Impact Mueller Probe
Steve Inskeep talks to Greg Brower, ex-head of the FBI's Office of Congressional Affairs, about Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's future, and his oversight of the Mueller investigation.
GOP Strategist Explains Why She Still Supports Kavanaugh's Nomination
Rachel Martin talks to Republican strategist Sara Fagen about her continued support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Fagen worked with Kavanaugh in George W. Bush's White House.
News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Trump At U.N., Attorney General Sessions
The Supreme Court nominee talks publicly for the first time since misconduct allegations were made against him. Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly. Sessions talks to state attorneys general.
Kavanaugh Says 'I'm Not Going Anywhere' Following 2nd Accusation
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denied allegations of sexual misconduct against him. "I'm not going to let false accusations drive us out of this process," Kavanaugh said in a TV interview.
Rosenstein Remains Deputy Attorney General Following White House Meeting — For Now
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein expects to be fired, and talk swirled about his fate with the Justice Department. Now he's scheduled to meet with President Trump on Thursday.
How Yale's Campus Is Reacting To Kavanaugh's Nomination And Allegations
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Hailey Fuchs and Britton O'Daly of the Yale Daily News about the reaction on campus to the nomination of Yale alum Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
UNGA Begins As Trump Has Worked To Limit U.S. Support For International Agencies
World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. The wars in Syria and Yemen, the refugee issue and multilateralism will likely dominate the discussions.
Surprise Victory Of Opposition In Maldives Elections, A Referendum On Democracy
Voter turnout was nearly 90 percent. The challenger beat the incumbent president, who is accused of jailing opponents. The Indian Ocean nation is at the center of a rivalry between India and China.