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Morning News Brief: Trump's Request To Comey And Sharing Intelligence With Russia

7:38am May 17, 2017

President Trump asked James Comey to stop investigating Michael Flynn, according to a memo Comey wrote. And Israeli columnist Chemi Shalev discusses Trump sharing intelligence with Russians.

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Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Presidents And The FBI

7:38am May 17, 2017

In the #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts answers questions about the history of conflicts between American presidents and the government's chief investigative body, the FBI.

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Rep. Adam Schiff On Trump, Comey And Russia

7:38am May 17, 2017

David Greene speaks with Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff about all of the controversies rocking the White House.

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H.R. McMaster's Dilemma

7:38am May 17, 2017

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has had to walk a fine line in explaining what President Trump said to Russian diplomats. Retired Lt. Col. John Nagl discusses with Rachel Martin.

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Hearings Begin On Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

5:02am May 17, 2017

by Greg Allen

A federal judge in Puerto Rico is holding the first hearing in what's expected to be a lengthy battle over the island's $123 billion debt. It's a process similar to bankruptcy.

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Rep. Martha McSally speaks last year on Capitol Hill. An Arizona man was arrested last week for threatening the congresswoman, saying among other things, that he "can't wait" to pull the trigger on her.

Man Arrested For Threatening U.S. Rep., Telling Her 'Your Days Are Numbered'

2:55am May 17, 2017

by Miles Parks

The 58-year-old Arizona man left voicemails for U.S. Rep. Martha McSally saying that he hoped to wring her neck, and that "our sights are set on you," according to the FBI.

White House Denies Reports Trump Asked Comey To Drop Flynn Probe

11:43pm May 16, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Multiple reports say that former FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo that President Trump asked him to shut down the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

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Lawmakers Respond To Reports Trump Asked Comey To End Flynn Probe

11:43pm May 16, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to reports that say former FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo that President Trump asked him to end the investigation into Michael Flynn.

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Trump's Disclosure To Russian Officials Threatens To Alienate Intelligence Community

11:43pm May 16, 2017

Following the reports that President Trump discussed classified information with Russian representatives, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with CIA veteran Paul Pillar about how the intelligence community is reacting.

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The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, in Londenderry Township, Pa., was the site of a partial meltdown in 1979. The plant, with its one still-functioning reactor, is having trouble selling its power because it's more expensive than other resources, i

Struggling Nuclear Industry Lobbies State Governments For Help

11:43pm May 16, 2017

by Marie Cusick

The nuclear industry is struggling with aging plants and competition from cheaper natural gas. Now, touting itself as another form of "clean" energy, it's lobbying state lawmakers for help.

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