House Panel To Begin Probe Into Powerful Tech Giants
Steve Inskeep talks to Diana Moss, president of the American Antitrust Institute, about the House Judiciary Committee launching an antitrust probe into the big tech industry.
Politics & Government
News Brief: Mueller Report, Opioid Bankruptcies, Venezuela Refugees
The Justice Department agrees to provide some report material to a House panel. Opioid maker Insys Therapeutics files for bankruptcy protection. The number of people fleeing Venezuela tops 4 million.
California's Budget Proposal Would Expand Health Care To Some Undocumented Immigrants
The Democratic-controlled Legislature agreed to let low-income residents under 26 to receive Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status. It could cover up to 138,000 people — a cost of $98 million.
Former Nixon White House Counsel Testifies On Allegations Of Obstruction Against Trump
John Dean, former White House counsel during Watergate, testified Monday before the House Judiciary Committee. Democrats called him to discuss allegations of obstruction against President Trump.
Committee Recommends City Reconsider Name Of Dixie Classic Fair
The Dixie Classic Fair in Winston-Salem is one step closer to getting a new name. The fair planning committee voted unanimously to recommend that the city reconsider the event's name.
Lawmakers Eye Stricter Rules For Zip Lines
A fatal accident at a High Country camp has prompted a legislative push to regulate zip lines.
House Contempt Vote Against The Attorney General: What You Need To Know
Lawmakers are expected to vote Tuesday after months of political and legal disputes with the executive branch. Here's how we got here, what it means and what's coming next.
Justice Breyer Says It's 'Past Time' To Confront Guantanamo's 'Difficult Questions'
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from Gitmo detainee but Breyer warns of court consensus unraveling 18 years after 9/11 okayed detentions.
Key Nixon Accuser Returns To Capitol With Sights Set On Another President
John Dean's willingness to compare Nixon and Trump, and to link their handling of investigations into their election campaigns, explains why he is expected to prompt live TV coverage again.
House Democrats To Get Some Mueller Report Material, But Contempt Vote Is Still On
The Justice Department reached an accord on Monday with the House Judiciary Committee, but members of Congress are nonetheless expected to press ahead with authorizing potential lawsuits on Tuesday.