President Trump and the courts
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former federal judge J. Michael Luttig about his recent piece in The Atlantic, "The End of Rule of Law in America."
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.
Fox News Harassment Claims Threaten Murdochs' Sky Takeover Bid
The Murdochs and 21st Century Fox have made a $14 billion bid for the 60 percent of the European broadcasting giant Sky that they do not already own. Some of their adversaries in the Fox News lawsuits are working to oppose them at Ofcom, the British regulator that has a big say in the decision.
Fenway Incidents Prompt Questions About Hate Speech At The Ballpark
Last week at Boston's Fenway Park, fans openly used racial slurs, and in one case they were directed at Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones. NPR explores if the incidents are isolated or part of a larger problem.
Trump Planned To Fire Comey Regardless Of Justice Department Recommendation
Trump says he was intent on firing the FBI director no matter what Justice Department officials recommended. Washington Post reporter Robert Costa talks about why these statements are contradictory.
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.
