Politics
The Russia Investigations: Maybe The End Is In Sight. Maybe It Isn't
Suggesting that special counsel Robert Mueller is tightening the net has become a fashionable take lately. But last week's developments may not mean Mueller's investigation is winding up.
News Brief: Russia Probe, French Protesters, Grant Program Fixed
The investigation into the 2016 presidential election raises more legal issues and big political questions. Protests continue over economic conditions in France. Teachers get relief from unfair debts.
Latest In Mueller's Russia Probe Is Damning For Trump, Ex-Prosecutor Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Chuck Rosenberg, a former U.S. attorney, about special counsel Robert Mueller's election investigation. There are criminal counts against over 30 people and 3 Russian entities.
Trump Declares He's Cleared From Mueller Investigation
President Trump responded over the weekend to the latest filings from special counsel Robert Mueller by declaring himself cleared of wrongdoing during the 2016 presidential election.
How Do Republicans Feel About The Latest Findings In The Russia Probe?
Rachel Martin talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor of the National Review, about the latest revelations in the probe into the 2016 presidential election conducted by special counsel Robert Mueller.
'Absolutely Brutal': Why White House Runs Aren't For Everyone
Deval Patrick passed on running for president this week, saying the campaign process is too "cruel." He's right — there are a lot of downsides to running for president.
Special Counsel Documents Leave Republicans Answering For Trump
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Robert Costa of the Washington Post about how Republicans are reacting to the court documents suggesting President Trump directed criminal activity.
All The Criminal Charges To Emerge So Far From Robert Mueller's Investigation
President Trump has called the Russia investigation a "witch hunt," but more than 30 people have been charged. Many of those who've been accused, however, may never go to trial.
Politics News Of The Week
National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson gives host Lulu Garcia-Navarro her take on the news of the week — including three bombshell filings that shed light on the Robert Mueller investigation.