Politics & Government

Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Texas, of the House intelligence committee, said the panel has concluded there was no collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election. Other investigations are ongoing.

Republicans On House Intel Panel Conclude There Was No Collusion With Russia

9:16pm March 12, 2018

by Philip Ewing

Democrats on the committee have long criticized their colleagues' handling of the inquiry into 2016 election interference. Meanwhile, a Senate panel and the special counsel continue their work.

GOP Members Of House Intel Panel Conclude There Was No Collusion With Russia

8:55pm March 12, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

The House intelligence committee's majority Republicans cleared Donald Trump's campaign on Monday of coordinating with Russia's attack on the 2016 election in a finding that minority Democrats are expected to dispute as premature.

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Lawyer Representing Stormy Daniels Discusses Case Surrounding Alleged Trump Affair

8:55pm March 12, 2018

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing Stormy Daniels — the adult film actress alleging to have had an affair with President Trump in 2006 — talks about the upcoming legal case. Daniels, whose given name is Stephanie Clifford, is suing Trump to overturn a confidentiality agreement for which she was paid $130,000.

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President Trump's Proposed Gun Control Measures Remain Politically Cautious

8:55pm March 12, 2018

by Mara Liasson

In the aftermath of last month's deadly school shooting in Florida, President Trump flirted with gun control measures opposed by the NRA. But in the end, his proposals are much more politically cautious.

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Trump's Tariff Decisions Could Help GOP In Pennsylvania Special Election

8:55pm March 12, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Voters in a western Pennsylvania congressional district head to the polls Tuesday. In this area, President Trump's tariff decisions could help the GOP avoid losing a reliably Republican seat.

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Many American Workers Will Soon Be Able To Compare Their Salary To Company CEOs

8:55pm March 12, 2018

Starting this year, publicly traded firms will be required to share their median employee pay, as well as CEO pay. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Wall Street Journal reporter Theo Francis about the new disclosure rule.

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The Navy's new USS Little Rock arrives at the harbor in Buffalo, N.Y., last December. In imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, President Trump said the U.S. military should be as self-sufficient as possible.

Trump Says Tariffs Are Needed To Protect Vital Industries, But Are They?

8:12pm March 12, 2018

by Jim Zarroli

The steel and aluminum tariffs are based on the idea that these homegrown industries are critical for national security purposes. But global supply chains make it tough for the U.S. to go it alone.

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Actress Stormy Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, is offering to return what she calls "hush money" to President Trump in exchange for the right to speak freely about their alleged affair.

Politics & Government

Stormy Daniels Offers To Pay Back 'Hush Money' To Speak About Alleged Trump Affair

5:37pm March 12, 2018

by Tamara Keith

The adult film actress says she had an affair with Trump in 2006 and signed a nondisclosure agreement on the eve of the 2016 election. President Trump's personal lawyers have until Tuesday to respond.

Gun Advocates Are Not Happy About Trump Advocating For Risk Protection Orders

5:29pm March 12, 2018

by Scott Horsley

President Trump's school safety agenda encourages more states to adopt "risk protection orders." These allow law enforcement to temporarily seize guns from people judged dangerous to themselves or others.

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Rural Development Advocates Concerned About Mixed Messages From Trump Administration

5:29pm March 12, 2018

by Grant Gerlock

The Trump administration has been laying out its priorities for improving life in rural areas. But while the White House wants to boost spending on infrastructure, it is also seeking to eliminate programs focused on growing small businesses. Many who work closely on rural development issues are wondering just how invested the administration in in their concerns.

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