During TV interview, President Trump questions due process rights of U.S. residents
During an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press," President Trump questioned the due process rights of people in the United States.
U.S. Envoys Help Chinese Human Rights Lawyer's Family Stage Prison Escape
U.S. diplomats staged a rare intervention to rescue the family of a human rights lawyer held in China. Whether this means a more muscular U.S. human rights policy toward China remains to be seen.
Trump Claims He Asked James Comey If He Was Under Investigation
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Amy Jeffress, former counselor to the attorney general for national security and international matters, about Trump's claims he asked Comey if he was under investigation.
Economists Take Cues From Speed Dating With Job Search System
Economists don't look for jobs in the same way the rest of us do. They are way too rational. They have a system that looks a lot like speed dating.
Trump Bars U.S. Reporters From Meeting With Russian Officials
U.S. reporters were shut out of Wednesday's meetings between President Trump, the secretary of state and the Russian foreign minster. They had to go to the Russian embassy in Washington, D.C., to learn what happened.
Acting FBI Director Contradicts White House Explanation For Comey's Dismissal
James Comey was supposed to testify Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee about worldwide threats. Instead, Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe showed up. He insisted the agency's investigation of Russian malfeasance continues and is adequately resourced; he contradicted the White House in affirming Comey had wide and strong support at the FBI; and he said it was not usual to inform someone he's not being investigated.
U.S. Census Bureau Director John Thompson Abruptly Resigns
Census Bureau Director John Thompson resigned his position this week. The bureau is in the midst of ramping up its operation ahead of the 2020 Census. At the same time, Congress is pushing to keep a lid on costs.
White House Begins Search For New FBI Director After Comey's Firing
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Josh Gerstein of Politico about possible contenders to replace James Comey as FBI director.
Democrats Claim Sessions' Role In Comey's Firing Violates Recusal Pledge
The Justice Department says the attorney general's recommendation the FBI director be fired was based on ineffective leadership, not any investigation he was overseeing. But some Democrats say Jeff Sessions' role violates his pledge to stay out of any campaign-related investigations.