Trump On Recording Released By Cohen: 'What Kind Of A Lawyer Would Tape A Client?'
The president's former attorney Michael Cohen and the then-candidate can be heard discussing payments to former Playboy model Karen McDougal.
Politics & Government
Tariffs Are Having A Chilling Effect On More U.S. Businesses
From farmers to meat-storage facilities, to auto parts manufacturers, the impact of tariffs is spreading. And if trade tensions escalate more, industries warn it could get much worse.
Pompeo To Tell Senators About Trump's North Korea And Russia Summits
Rachel Martin talks GOP Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado about what he plans to ask Secretary of State Pompeo when he testifies before a Senate panel. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on the conversation.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Releases Tape Concerning Former Playboy Model Payoff
Rachel Martin talks to former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti about the recording , secretly made with then candidate Trump about reported hush-money payments to a former Playboy model.
Americans Don't Think Trump Is Tough Enough On Russia, Poll Finds
In an NPR/NewsHour/Marist poll, nearly two-thirds of respondents say the president has been too lax on Russia. Most also believe Russia will try to interfere in the 2018 midterm elections again.
Why America Re-Elects A Congress It Hates
Americans don't like Congress. So why do we keep re-electing the same people? NPR's Ron Elving explains.
U.S. Farmers Feel The Hurt From Trump's Tariff Fight
Noel King talks to GOP Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska about the president's plan to help farmers by giving them a $12 billion aid package. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe weighs in on their conversation.
European Commission Head Jean-Claude Juncker To Talk Tariffs With Trump
President Trump meets with EU leaders, Wednesday to discuss lifting tariffs. Noel King talks to former U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills about what to expect.
Trump Attempts To Blunt Tarrif Impact On U.S. Farmers
The Agriculture Department says it'll spend up to $12 billion as a short-term fix for the effects that foreign tariffs are having on American farmers. Many farmers prefer a more lasting solution.