Senate Confirms Jerome Powell As New Federal Reserve Chair
Powell, an uncontroversial pick of President Trump, is widely expected to follow the gradual interest rate increase policy of outgoing chief Janet Yellen.
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CIA Director Offers A Window Into Trump's Morning Routine
When the sun rises over Washington, President Trump is often watching Fox News and tweeting. He also gets a briefing most mornings by CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who explained in a speech how it works.
MPR Investigation Finds History Of Behavior By Former Radio Host Garrison Keillor
Minnesota Public Radio released new details on Tuesday about its decision to cut off business ties with former A Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor.
Motel 6 Sued For Identifying Latino Guests For Immigration Agents
The hotel chain already has been sued by the state of Washington for giving guests' personal information to ICE agents without a warrant.
Shooting At Kentucky High School Leaves 2 Dead, At Least 17 Injured
The two students shot to death were 15 years old. Twelve additional people had gunshot wounds, while five suffered other kinds of injuries. Authorities have arrested a 15-year-old student.
What The Latest Immigration Polls Do (And Don't) Say
It can seem like there's a poll result that supports just about any position on any topic. Here's a look at what the latest immigration polls can and can't tell you.
Why The Delay Correcting False Alert? Hawaii Governor Forgot Twitter Password
The missile warning hit phones at 8:07 a.m. in Hawaii. David Ige didn't tweet a correction until 8:24. One reason for the wait: "I don't know my Twitter account log-ons and the passwords," he said.
Part Of Oregon's Funding Plan For Medicaid Goes Before Voters
Last summer, the Oregon Legislature passed a package of state taxes to cover Medicaid's expanding rolls. But Oregon voters Tuesday could throw a wrench in that plan by refusing some of the taxes.
The Power Hour
This week on Hidden Brain's radio show, we tackled a big topic: power. From our conflicted feelings toward the powerful, to the ways we gain and lose power ourselves, and how power really can corrupt.
Investigation Finds Pattern Of Behavior By Former Public Radio Host Garrison Keillor
An investigation by MPR News has learned of a years-long pattern of behavior that left several women who worked for Garrison Keillor feeling mistreated, sexualized or belittled.