Rick Gates To Cooperate With Mueller
Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates pleaded guilty on Friday to two charges and will begin cooperating with federal prosecutors investigating Russian interference in the election.
Politics & Government
Billy Graham Walked A Line, And Regretted Crossing Over It, When It Came To Politics
The evangelical preacher sought to be seen as above the partisan political fray. But in his actions and associations, Graham often proved how difficult such an attitude can be to achieve or sustain.
Rick Gates Pleads Guilty And Begins Cooperating With Mueller's Russia Investigation
The business partner of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has reached a deal with the special counsel's office. Manafort, however, continues to maintain his innocence.
Trump Reiterates Position On Arming Teachers As Australian Leader Stays Out Of Debate
Australia's prime minister said "we certainly don't presume to provide policy or political advice on that matter here" when asked about his own country's tight gun control laws.
President Trump Is Pushing Several Ideas To Prevent School Shootings
President Trump held a joint press conference with the prime minister of Australia as Trump pushes several ideas to prevent school shootings amid controversies from the Russia investigation and other surrounding security clearances among his staff.
Why Major Companies Are Severing Ties With The NRA After Parkland Shooting
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bloomberg reporter Polly Mosendz about why major companies are severing ties with the Nation Rifle Association in the wake of protests over the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 people dead.
U.S. Citizenship And Immigration Services Omit 'Nation Of Immigrants' From Mission Statement
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Susan Martin, professor emeritus at Georgetown University, about United States Citizenship and Immigration Services omitting the promise of America as "a nation of immigrants" from its mission statement. Martin, like former President John F. Kennedy, wrote a book called A Nation of Immigrants.
Trump Warns About Complacency In 2018 Midterms At CPAC
President Trump received an enthusiastic greeting from thousands of conservative activists at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C., on Friday. He boasted of his first year accomplishments, but also had a warning about this year's midterm elections, saying complacency could short-circuit his agenda.
Trump Administration Is Trying To Make It Harder For North Korea To Evade Sanctions
The Trump administration is trying to make it harder for North Korea to evade sanctions. It is putting the world on notice to look out for "deceptive shipping practices."
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Unveils Policy Changes After Parkland Shooting
Following a deadly school shooting in south Florida, Republican Gov. Rick Scott unveiled policy changes with the aim of making schools more secure and keeping guns away from those suffering from mental illness.