Politics & Government

Former CIA Lawyer Defends Gina Haspel's Role At Agency

6:43am March 14, 2018

After Sept. 11, Gina Haspel, nominated to run the CIA, was involved in the agency's torture program. NPR's David Greene speaks to John Rizzo, who was the CIA's acting general counsel.

What Happens When States Defy Federal Laws

5:17am March 14, 2018

Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with NPR's Rachel Martin and answers listener questions about the history of states nullifying federal laws by choosing not to follow them.

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Democrat Conor Lamb at a rally at the United Steelworkers Building in Pittsburgh on Friday. Lamb is running in a tight race against Republican Rick Saccone in a district that Democrats haven't contested since 2012.

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Pennsylvania Special Election Too Close To Call

11:30pm March 13, 2018

Supporters of Republican Rick Saccone and Democrat Conor Lamb were holding their collective breath as votes in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District were counted Tuesday night.

In October, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson did not deny reports that he called President Trump a "moron." It was one of several signs of tension between the men.

Trump Replacing Secretary Of State Tillerson With CIA Director Mike Pompeo

11:27pm March 13, 2018

by Philip Ewing

Trump tweeted that CIA Director Mike Pompeo will take over for Rex Tillerson, who has had a strained relationship with the president. Undersecretary of State Steve Goldstein was also fired.

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House intelligence committee ranking member Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks to reporters Tuesday on Capitol Hill, joined by other Democrats on the committee as they released a response to GOP conclusions on the House Russia investigation.

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House Intelligence Democrats Release Response To GOP Russia Conclusions

10:09pm March 13, 2018

by Arnie Seipel

Democrats say it was premature for Republicans on the House intelligence committee to conclude their Russia probe on Monday. That report cleared the Trump campaign of collusion with Russia in 2016.

Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden On Why He Opposes Gina Haspel's CIA Nomination

6:56pm March 13, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about Gina Haspel's nomination for Director of the CIA. A member of Senate Intelligence Committee, he opposes confirming her, because of her involvement in enhanced interrogation techniques.

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On Visit To California, President Trump Reviews Prototypes For Border Wall

6:19pm March 13, 2018

by Nathan Rott

For the first time since he was elected, President Trump is visiting California to review progress on border wall prototypes, address service personnel at a Marine base and attend a fundraiser in the Los Angeles area.

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Race To Fill Congressional Seat In Pennsylvania Has Become Massive Battle Between Parties

6:19pm March 13, 2018

by Scott Detrow

A close race for a reliably Republican congressional seat in western Pennsylvania will be decided Tuesday. An upset by Democrats could be a warning sign for the midterms.

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President Trump Announces Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Will Leave His Post

6:19pm March 13, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

President Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him. Trump also nominated CIA veteran Gina Haspel to lead the agency, replacing Pompeo.

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Looking Back On Rex Tillerson's Tumultuous Tenure As Secretary Of State

6:19pm March 13, 2018

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ambassador John Negroponte, former director of National Intelligence and Deputy Secretary of State, to review Secretary Rex Tillerson's tumultuous tenure at the top of the State Department and the legacy he'll leave there.

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