White House Issues Blistering Attack On Comey's Anti-Trump Memoir
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders blasted ex-FBI chief James Comey, who is about to release a memoir that is highly critical of President Trump.
Politics & Government
Why FBI Investigators Might Be Interested In 'National Enquirer's' Political Turn
When federal prosecutors served President Trump's personal lawyer — Michael Cohen — a warrant this week - one of the things on the list was Cohen's communications with a man named David J. Pecker, the publisher of the National Enquirer. NPR looks at why the special counsel might be interested in this communication.
How Often Do People Use Guns In Self-Defense?
Many gun owners say the primary reason they own a firearm is self-defense. But for years, experts have been starkly divided over how often people actually use guns for this purpose.
What The Trans-Pacific Partnership Was Originally Constructed For
President Trump has raised the possibility of reconsidering joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership for the second time now. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wendy Cutler, deputy U.S. trade representative during the Obama administration who negotiated the TPP, about the original purpose of the trade agreement.
President Trump Pardons 'Scooter' Libby, Former Cheney Chief Of Staff
Libby was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice in 2007 in connection with the leaking of a CIA officer's identity.
Trump Attorney Cohen Is Subject Of Months-Long Federal Criminal Investigation
Prosecutors revealed in court documents on Friday that a grand jury in New York City has been investigating Michael Cohen for months over his business dealings.
Week In Politics: Comey's Memoir, Speaker Ryan Retires And Syria
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and the Brookings Institution and Guy Benson of townhall.com about former FBI director James Comey's book, potential strikes on Syria and House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he won't run for reelection.
Showdown Occurs At The U.N. Security Council As Trump Considers Strikes On Syria
Russia went to the United Nations Security Council to argue against the possibility of U.S. air strikes against Syria — touching off another testy diplomatic confrontation.
White House Responds To Former FBI Director James Comey's New Book
In his new memoir, former FBI Director James Comey accuses the Trump administration of being more worried about the public's perception than Russian interference in elections.
Who Is Reinhold Niebuhr And What Is His Connection To James Comey?
There are a lot of familiar names in former FBI director James Comey's new book, plus one that has many people scratching their heads: Reinhold Niebuhr. Comey considers him an influence, and at one point tweeted under Niebuhr's name.