Politics & Government
New York's Attorney General Sues The Trump Foundation
The directors of the foundation named in the suit are President Trump and three of his children. The suit alleges unlawful political coordination and "self-dealing" that benefits Trump businesses.
Former Banker, Now Regulator, Wants To Allow Banks To Make Payday-Style Loans
Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting is a former bank executive testifying before Congress this week about reshaping some banking rules. He wants big banks to start making small-dollar loans.
Pence Speech Riles Some As Southern Baptists' Moderates Gain Strength
The largest Protestant denomination in the country closed its annual meeting Wednesday with a partisan speech from the vice president. The group's new leader quickly sought to distance it from Pence.
N.Y. Attorney General Files Suit Against Trump Foundation
Barbara Underwood is suing the Donald J. Trump Foundation and its board of directors. Host David Greene talks with Bobby Allyn of WHYY about the investigation and about Trump's response on Twitter.
News Brief: Pompeo In Asia, DOJ Reports On Clinton Email Investigation
Mike Pompeo is in Asia to reassure America's allies. Also, an internal Justice Department watchdog is releasing a report on the handling of the Clinton email investigation.
San Francisco Elects City's First African-American Female Mayor
London Breed is a native San Franciscan who grew up in public housing. Her opponent, a former state senator, would have been the city's first openly gay mayor.
At Issue In Florida Senate Campaign: Who's Fighting For Puerto Rico?
Florida has a growing bloc of Puerto Rican voters in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and his main challenger, GOP Gov. Rick Scott, are fighting over recovery efforts.
Flipping The Script — Red State Democrats Campaign On Health Care
Democrats see a focus on health care as one way to hold onto Senate seats in red states in the November midterms. That's despite being repeatedly beaten on health care messaging in recent elections.
Sen. Grassley Says Report On Sexual Harassment In Judiciary Simply Kicks The Can
On Wednesday, the Legislative and Judicial branches of the federal government clashed over who should direct how one body deals with sexual harassment complaints.