Politics & Government

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein leaves the U.S. Capitol following a closed-door briefing with members of the House of Representatives on Friday.

Rosenstein On Comey Memo: 'I Wrote It. I Believe It. I Stand By It'

4:42pm May 19, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told Congress that he knew the president planned to fire James Comey before he wrote a memo that the White House had cited to justify the termination.

White House Remains On Defensive After Week Of Controversy

4:36pm May 19, 2017

It's been a whirlwind week in Washington. Since President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey last week, we've learned that the president shared classified intelligence with the Russians, Comey wrote a memo detailing the president's request for an end to the Michael Flynn investigation and the deputy attorney general appointed a special prosecutor to investigate Russian involvement in the 2016 election.

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Presidential Travel Comes With Significant Logistical Challenges

4:36pm May 19, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Johanna Maska, CEO of Global Situation Room, Inc. She was director of press advance for President Obama and talks about the logistics involved for a multi-country presidential trip.

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In New York City, Russian Americans Support Trump Despite Recent Scandals

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Kirk Siegler

New York City's Brighton Beach neighborhood has one of the highest concentrations of Russian Americans in the U.S., and support for President Trump there is unwavering despite the recent scandals.

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Trump Embarks On First Overseas Trip Without Naming New FBI Director

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump embarks on his first overseas trip without naming a new pick to replace fired FBI Director James Comey. One candidate for the job, former Sen. Joe Lieberman, is drawing mixed reviews.

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Week In Politics: Fallout Continues Over Firing Of FBI Director Comey

4:36pm May 19, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro joins regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times to review the week in political news, namely the ongoing fallout over the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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50 Years Ago, A Network Of Clergy Helped Women Seeking Abortion

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Before Roe v. Wade, a network of clergy helped counsel women seeking abortions and sometimes helped them find abortion providers. Some of them are gathering in New York this weekend to mark the 50th anniversary.

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Health Care Industry Drives Job Growth At The Expense Of Efficiency

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Don Gonyea

As the debate over health care continues in Washington, one thing not in dispute is that health care industry employment has been going up steadily over the past decade. In Ohio, health care industry jobs now outnumber those in manufacturing. The jobs are good news to state and local economies, but some analysts also say it's a reflection of the high costs and complexity of health care.

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White House press secretary Sean Spicer, left, calls on a reporter during a press briefing appearance by national security adviser H.R. McMaster on Tuesday.

The News Can't Stop, Won't Stop — All This Happened This Week

3:24pm May 19, 2017

The avalanche of news since Donald Trump was inaugurated has overshadowed the GOP's domestic agenda, and now the president embarks on his first overseas trip, with potentially big consequences.

Japan's Cabinet has moved to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate the throne — an event which hasn't happened in 200 years. Akihito (left) and Empress Michiko appeared with members of the royal family at the spring garden party at the Akasaka Palace imperi

Japan's Cabinet Moves To Allow Emperor To Abdicate

2:40pm May 19, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

If the 83-year-old Akihito steps down, he will be the first to abdicate in 200 years. But the provision doesn't solve Japan's royal problem: strict rules of succession and a dearth of eligible males.