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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.
Former FBI Director Andrew McCabe's Camp Fires Back
This week brought news that Andrew McCabe could face criminal charges for alleged misstatements. But now, McCabe is creating a legal defense fund to help pay for his attorney fees.
Reports: Well Fargo To Be Fined $1 Billion
by Jim Zarroli
Federal regulators will reportedly fine Wells Fargo $1 billion for forcing consumers to buy insurance policies they didn't need and other offenses.
Rep. Adam Schiff On Comey Memos
NPR's David Greene talks with Rep. Adam Schiff about the significance of James Comey's memos that detail his interactions with President Trump.
What We Learn From Comey's Memos
by Ryan Lucas
A series of memos written by former FBI Director James Comey that detail his meetings with President Donald Trump have been published.
A Baby On The Senate Floor
Sen. Tammy Duckworth made history on Thursday. After a change in the Senate rules, the Illinois Democrat became the first U.S. senator to cast a vote with a baby in tow.
How Events Shape, Or Don't Shape, Political Worldviews
by Asma Khalid
Analysts suggest gun control rallies and walkouts represent a moment of political awakening for Gen Z, a new generation of first-time voters. What did similar moments look like for other generations?
Students Walk Out Again To Protest Gun Violence
by David Schaper
Thousands of students are expected to walk out of school on Friday to protest school violence. It comes on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting.
News Brief: Justice Department Developments, National School Walkout, South Korea
Some of James Comey's memos detailing his meetings with President Trump have been released. Also, students are expected to walk out of classes to protest gun violence on Friday.
Pruitt's Possible Ethics Violations
Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces multiple ethics investigations. Former Office of Government Ethics general counsel Don Fox talks with NPR's David Greene.