Politics & Government

Politics & Government

'National Enquirer' And American Media's Other Tabloids Are For Sale

6:41am April 11, 2019

by David Folkenflik

American Media announced it is trying to sell its tabloids. The company, CEO David Pecker and the National Enquirer have been embroiled in controversies surrounding President Trump.

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News Brief: William Barr, 'National Enquirer,' India's General Election

6:07am April 11, 2019

Attorney General William Barr tells Senate panel he is launching an investigation into the FBI's Russia probe. American Media says the National Enquirer is for sale. Voting begins in India's election.

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Then-White House counsel Greg Craig listens as President Barack Obama makes a surprise appearance during the daily press briefing at the White House on May 1, 2009.

Greg Craig, Ex-White House Counsel, Expects Charges In Ukraine Case, Lawyers Say

11:09pm April 10, 2019

The heavyweight Democratic lawyer and former top Obama counsel has been on the watch for an indictment connected to his onetime work with Paul Manafort. Now his own attorneys say it's at hand.

Service members and civilians walk through a store on Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska in 2017. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service, which oversees military retail facilities, recommended this week that stores show sports instead of news on their com

Military Stores Asked To Stop Showing 'Divisive' News On Their TVs

9:09pm April 10, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service initially recommended that facilities feature sports programming. An updated memo tells facilities to make adjustments based on "the news of the day."

Senate Approves Trump's Nominee To Be Ambassador To Saudi Arabia

9:02pm April 10, 2019

President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia was approved by the Senate Wednesday. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Brian Katulis of the Center for American Progress about the new ambassador.

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Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Defends Aid Cuts To Central America

9:02pm April 10, 2019

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was back on the Hill Wednesday, defending budget cuts, including to Central America. He says aid is on pause until countries do more to stop migration.

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Attorney General Barr Says He's Looking Into The Origins Of The Russia Investigation

9:02pm April 10, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

Attorney General Bill Barr told Congress he's looking into the origins of the Russia investigation. He told members he has no evidence of wrongdoing but some "unanswered questions."

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President Trump speaks to f the media prior to his departure from the White House Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

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Treasury Department Will Miss House Committee Deadline To Turn Over Trump Tax Returns

8:13pm April 10, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is not outright denying the request from Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee, but he does cast doubt on the legality of the request.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice delivers his State of the State speech on Jan. 9 in Charleston, W.Va. Mining companies belonging to the Justice family owe millions in safety violations.

Governor And His Family Owe Millions In Mining Violations, Despite Promises To Pay

6:11pm April 10, 2019

The companies belonging to the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice owe millions for mine safety violations. Justice promised to pay the bill when he was running for governor in 2016, but hasn't.

Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Michael Corbat (from left), JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and other top bank executives are sworn in before testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.

How'd You Feel If Your Boss Made $486 For Every Dollar You Make?

5:48pm April 10, 2019

by Jim Zarroli

Citigroup's CEO received $24 million in compensation last year, while the median employee pay at the bank was just under $50,000. Executive pay was one of the issues at a House hearing Wednesday.

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