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Trump's New York criminal trial could head to jury deliberation as soon as next week
by Ximena Bustillo
Once an ally of the former president, now Cohen has spent a third day of testifying against him. He alleges Trump knew about the deal with an adult film star to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
From The Archives: Philip Roth Discusses His Writing Process
Philip Roth talked with former All Things Considered host Robert Siegel many times over the years. Here Roth discusses some of his thoughts on his writing process. Roth died Tuesday at 85.
James Clapper Weighs In On What Role The Intelligence Community Serves
During his tenure, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper presided over a tumultuous time for the intelligence community. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Clapper about his new book, Facts and Fears, and what he sees as the future of the intelligence community.
How Opioids Are Coming Into The U.S. By Mail And Why It's So Hard To Stop
by Brian Naylor
Congressional investigators say hundreds of millions of dollars of fentanyl is coming into the U.S. by mail. But why is it so hard to stop?
Secretary Of State Pompeo Says Trump Administration Has Worked Hard To Counter Russia
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is promising to bring back the department's "swagger," testified at a budget hearing Wednesday about his plans for Iran, North Korea and his own department.
USC Professors Call for For Resignation Over Alleged Sexual Abuse By Gynecologist
Six women are suing the University of Southern California, alleging they were victimized by a campus gynecologist who was allowed to practice for decades despite complaints.
South Korean President Meets President Trump To Discuss North Korea
by Scott Horsley
President Trump and his South Korean counterpart met in Washington, D.C., to discuss North Korea. Trump is supposed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June, but the North Koreans recently cast doubt on that happening.
'Washington Post' Reporter Discusses FBI Informant Who Met With Trump Campaign
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Robert Costa of The Washington Post about Stefan Halper, the FBI informant and Cambridge University professor who met with several advisers to the Trump campaign in 2016.
What The Primaries In Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky And Texas Mean For Democrats
by Domenico Montanaro
Democrats will be tested Tuesday night, with primaries in four states. Some activists are concerned the party could nominate candidates who are too liberal just as President Trump's popularity is rising in the polls.
White House To Set Up Russia Investigation Meeting Between DOJ and Congress
by Ryan Lucas
The White House is brokering a meeting between the Justice Department and Congress at which lawmakers will receive highly secret information about the Russia investigation. No one, however, seems to know yet when it will take place, who will attend or what materials will be presented.
Richard Goodwin, Who Wrote Johnson's 'Great Society' Speech Dies At 86
by Ron Elving
Richard Goodwin served as a speechwriter for President Lyndon Johnson and was the man responsible for the Johnson's "Great Society" speech. Goodwin died Sunday at 86.