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Bitterly divided over Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign, leaders in Washington so far are not focused on deterring more interference in the next major elections.

Will Foreign Mischief In U.S. Elections Become 'The New Normal'?

12:30pm May 11, 2017

by Philip Ewing

Bitterly divided over the Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign, leaders in Washington so far are not focused on deterring more interference in the next major elections.

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe will be sitting in James Comey's chair for the Senate Intelligence Committee's hearing on Thursday.

Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing

9:56am May 11, 2017

by Philip Ewing

The interim head of the FBI is set to appear with the other intelligence leaders in a session planned before President Trump fired James Comey.

John Negroponte On Trump, Lavrov And Russia's Goals

7:27am May 11, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks with former Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte about President Trump's firing of James Comey, and his time working with Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov.

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Leon Panetta Says Comey Firing 'Undermined Credibility' In Russia Investigation

7:06am May 11, 2017

Leon Panetta served Democratic presidents as a chief of staff, defense secretary and CIA chief. He talks with Rachel Martin about the implications of President Trump firing FBI Director James Comey.

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Republican Sen. Jeff Flake Questions Timing Of Comey Firing

5:00am May 11, 2017

Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Sen. Jeff Flake about the timing of FBI Director James Comey's firing and what happens to the bureau's Russia investigation now.

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn speaking at the White House in February. He's been subpoenaed by a Senate committee investigating possible Trump campaign dealings with Russia.

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Senate Intelligence Panel Subpoenas Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn

8:03pm May 10, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The subpoena indicates that the Senate inquiry into possible links between the Trump campaign and Russian officials is proceeding despite questions about the FBI's parallel probe.

Comey's Firing Prompts Calls For Independent Investigation Into Russia

4:40pm May 10, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with investigative reporter Michael Isikoff of Yahoo News about what it takes to start an independent investigation outside of the FBI.

After Firing FBI Director, Trump Meets With Russian Foreign Minister

4:40pm May 10, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

President Trump meets with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Washington, D.C., the day after he fired the head of the FBI.

James Comey's March 20 testimony on Capitol Hill contradicted some of the president's positions. It was the first time he publicly acknowledged the FBI investigation into possible ties between Trump associates and Russia.

Suspicious Timing And Convenient Reasoning For Trump's Firing Of Comey

3:09pm May 10, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump summarily fired the FBI director, giving little reasoning except for a memo from a Justice Department official who criticized James Comey's handling of the Clinton email probe.

Firearms using lead ammunition spray lead dust out of the muzzle and ejection port when fired.

Lead Dust From Firearms Can Pose A Silent Health Risk

2:51pm May 10, 2017

by Angus Chen

The Department of Defense has increased protections for military personnel from exposure to lead from firearms. It can be a health problem for people using recreational shooting ranges, too.