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Hiring slowed in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs
April's job growth was down from the previous month, according to a new Labor Department report. The unemployment rate rose slightly, from 3.8% to 3.9%, but remains low by historical standards.
Trump Talks About Inspector General's Report, Tariffs
The president spoke to Fox News today, addressing a new inspector general's report and tariffs against Chinese-made products. Rachel Martin discusses with NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley.
What's Next After Inspector General Report
by Carrie Johnson
We look at the implications of a new inspector general's report about the conduct of the FBI and James Comey during an investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails.
Legal Defense Funds For Trump Allies Multiply
by Peter Overby
At least eight funds now exist to help Trump administration aides and allies pay legal bills. But there are few rules to promote transparency or avoid conflicts of interest.
North Korean Defector On Human Rights
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Sungju Lee, who defected from North Korea, about the current discussion of human rights in denuclearization talks between Pyongyang and Washington.
Comey And Allies Respond To Inspector General Report
Benjamin Wittes, editor-in-chief of the Lawfare website and friend of former FBI Director James Comey, discusses the inspector general report with Rachel Martin.
What To Expect In The Midterms
by Domenico Montanaro
More than half the states have now held primaries in the 2018 midterm election cycle, providing an opportunity to look at where the two parties are headed.
White House To Announce China Tariffs
The White House is expected to announce tariffs on Chinese goods. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez about the move.
News Brief: Report Criticizes Comey, Republicans To Vote On Immigration, Tariffs On China
Former FBI Director James Comey has been found insubordinate in his handling of the Clinton email investigation, but not biased. Also, House Republicans plan to vote next week on immigration bills.
A Texas Prosecutor On Immigrant Family Separations
Steve Inskeep talks with Ryan Patrick, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, who says his office is enforcing the attorney general's "zero tolerance" policy for illegal border crossings.
The Dilemma Of Florida's District 5
by Karen Duffin
The Supreme Court is looking at partisan gerrymandering. We go to Florida, where they've been fighting about it for years, in one district in particular.