Politics & Government

Former CIA Director Discusses Gina Haspel's Confirmation Hearing

4:44pm May 09, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with John McLaughlin, the former Deputy Director of Central Intelligence and former acting director of the CIA, about the nomination of Gina Haspel to become the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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A new document alleges that a powerful Russian, and not President Trump, may have reimbursed attorney Michael Cohen for his payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels.

What You Need To Know About Alleged Russian Payments To Trump Lawyer Cohen

4:24pm May 09, 2018

by Philip Ewing

An attorney suing Trump and his attorney, Michael Cohen, says he has documented hundreds of thousands of dollars in transfers. Here's why that could be significant.

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No Deal: What Now After Agreement With Iran Ends?

4:02pm May 09, 2018

President Trump says the Iran nuclear deal is among the worst he's ever seen. So he left it.

Ehud Barak On Israel, Iran And Peace

4:02pm May 09, 2018

The former prime minister has been outspoken about Israel's current government.

Gas stations display the price of gasoline in Englewood, N.J., on April 30.

Oil Prices Rise After Trump's Iran Speech, But Supply And Demand Also Fuel Increase

2:25pm May 09, 2018

by Jeff Brady

President Trump's announcement that he would withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal is just one reason drivers will pay more for gasoline this summer.

Reporter On New Email Dump That Reveals Secret Inner Workings Of The EPA

2:05pm May 09, 2018

by Terry Gross

New York Times reporter Eric Lipton says the response to a recent FOIA request shows that Scott Pruitt and his staff have gone to great lengths to keep the public and the news media at a distance.

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People watch a TV news report in Seoul, South Korea, on May 3, as the screen shows portraits of three Americans detained in North Korea: Kim Dong Chul (left) Tony Kim and Kim Hak-song (right). Three American prisoners in North Korea were released into U.S

North Korea Releases 3 Americans As Pompeo's Visit Concludes

1:03pm May 09, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The former captives, believed to be three Americans of Korean descent, are traveling with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and will arrive back in the U.S. early Thursday.

Haspel Vows To Get CIA Back To Its Traditional Mission

11:36am May 09, 2018

Gina Haspel, nominee to be director of CIA, vows before a Senate committee at her confirmation hearing that she won't "restart a detention and interrogation program."

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Chemical Maker: All Reasonable Steps Taken To Cut Pollution

10:52am May 09, 2018

by Associated Press

The chemical company under pressure for releasing a little-understood industrial chemical into North Carolina's air and water says it's taking all reasonable steps to reduce emissions while plannin

Sen. Ron Wyden On Gina Haspel And The CIA

10:35am May 09, 2018

President Trump's nomination to lead the CIA sits for hearings on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Sen. Ron Wyden tells Steve Inskeep about what questions he plans to ask Gina Haspel.

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