Politics & Government

Morning News Brief: Russia Investigation Widens; Neighbors Discuss Baseball Shooter

8:23am June 15, 2017

Devlin Barrett of The Washington Post talks about the widening Russia investigation, reported to include Trump. And we hear from neighbors of the gunman who shot at Republican members of Congress.

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Politics & Government

Sen. Murray On Trump Obstruction Reports And Health Care Overhaul

8:13am June 15, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Patty Murray about reports the president is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice and the health care bill being worked on in the Senate.

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A new book examines how federal government policies made it easier for minorities to open fast-food franchises than grocery stores. Today the landscape of urban America reflects this history.

'Supersizing Urban America': How U.S. Policies Encouraged Fast Food To Spread

8:00am June 15, 2017

by Tove Danovich

A new book examines how federal government policies made it easier for minorities to open fast-food franchises than grocery stores. Today the landscape of urban America reflects this history.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on infrastructure investment and deregulation at the Department of Transportation on June 9.

A Pattern In Trump's Policy Pitches: Paltry Particulars

7:59am June 15, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

President Trump has been touting major policy proposals lately. The problem: the policies are often frustratingly vague.

Kentucky attorney John Bush, nominated by President Trump for a seat on the 6th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Senators Grill Trump Judicial Nominees On Provocative Blog Posts

7:53am June 15, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

Two judicial nominees' blogging dominated their confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The posts featured conspiracy theories and an ad hominem attack on a Supreme Court justice.

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'Post' Reports Trump Under Investigation Over Possible Obstruction Of Justice

7:53am June 15, 2017

Rachel Martin speaks with Washington Post reporter Adam Entous regarding his report that President Trump is now the focus of a federal investigation for possible obstruction of justice.

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Rep. David Schweikert On Political Speech And Violence

7:53am June 15, 2017

After Wednesday's shooting, Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Rep. David Schweikert of Arizona about claims that political rhetoric can cause or exacerbate violence.

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Sen. Tim Kaine Responds To Baseball Shooting

7:53am June 15, 2017

Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and NPR's Domenico Montanaro about Senate reactions to the baseball shooting, and reports about President Trump and the Russia investigation.

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Special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the Department of Justice investigation into Russian election meddling, is investigating President Trump for possible obstruction of justice.

Report: Trump Under Investigation For Possible Obstruction Of Justice

8:38pm June 14, 2017

by Dana Farrington

As part of the DOJ Russia investigation, special counsel Robert Mueller's team is looking into whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.

What We Know About The Virginia Shooting Suspect

8:03pm June 14, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Law enforcement officials have named James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Ill., as the gunman in Wednesday morning's shooting at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va.

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