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Former FBI Director Comey Discusses How He Views Trump's Conduct In New Book

7:44pm April 16, 2018

by Terry Gross

Former FBI Director James Comey's book, A Higher Loyalty, comes out Tuesday. Terry Gross of WHYY's Fresh Air talked to Comey about his tell-all memoir a day before it published.

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Sean Hannity Is Also A Client Of Trump's Lawyer Michael Cohen

7:16pm April 16, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

President Trump's attorney Michael Cohen was in federal court Monday in New York City. A federal judge ordered Cohen's attorney to identify another client as part of a battle of seized evidence.

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The Renewable Energy Movement Ramps Up In Red States

5:25pm April 16, 2018

Where might you find a city that uses only renewable energy? Try Texas.

The 'New Power' Generation: A Manifesto For A More Humane World

5:25pm April 16, 2018

Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms have written a guide for spreading ideas, building movements and staying ahead.

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Trump's Rhetoric Doesn't Necessarily Match His Administration's Actions in Syria

5:21pm April 16, 2018

by Tamara Keith

President Trump's threats suggested U.S. military action against Syria might be more robust than it actually was. It's not the first time Trump's actions have proven more restrained than his rhetoric.

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Is Comey Risking Anything By Speaking Out About Trump Administration?

5:21pm April 16, 2018

Former FBI Director James Comey has been extremely candid in his criticism of the Trump administration, despite being a high-profile witness in Robert Mueller's federal investigation. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with John Dean, whose testimony in the Watergate hearings helped to bring down President Nixon, about the risks of witnesses speaking publicly.

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The winds of change can be hard to predict in Washington, but barring deeper involvement in Syria, the midterm calculus remains the same — Democrats have a distinct advantage at this point.

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Democrats Have The Wind At Their Backs, But Can They Capitalize?

4:13pm April 16, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

New data show the advantages they have, especially with the unpopularity of President Trump.

An undated photo shows Andrew Brunson, an American pastor, in Izmir, Turkey. Brunson's trial began Monday on charges of aiding groups said to have orchestrated an attempted coup.

U.S. Pastor Goes On Trial In Turkey, Further Straining Relations

4:03pm April 16, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Andrew Brunson faces up to 35 years in prison on charges of aiding groups that Turkey blames for a failed coup in 2016. He is among thousands accused of having links to cleric Fethullah Gulen.

After A Journey Through The Lone Star State, Author Concludes: 'The Future Is Texas'

1:48pm April 16, 2018

by Dave Davies

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lawrence Wright predicts that the largest "red" state in the union will eventually move into the "blue" column — and change the nation's politics in the process.

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In this image released by ABC News, correspondent George Stephanopoulos (left) appears with former FBI director James Comey for a taped interview that aired during a prime-time 20/20 special on Sunday.

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Ahead Of New Book, Comey Defends Handling Of Clinton Email Scandal

12:05pm April 16, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The former FBI director stands by his characterization of Hillary Clinton's handling of classified email as "extremely careless" but says he never meant to influence the outcome of the election.