Law

The History And Reach Of Special Counsels

8:02am May 20, 2017

Scott Simon talks with Yale law professor Stephen Carter about the possible outcomes — and limitations — of Robert Mueller's investigation into the Trump administration's possible ties to Russia.

Catalina Rodriguez-Lima runs a city office whose mission is to attract new immigrants to Baltimore, a strategy for reversing decades of population decline.

Facing A Population Decline, Baltimore Set Up A Legal Defense Fund For Immigrants

4:01am May 20, 2017

by Adrian Florido

Officials in many cities have said protecting immigrants from deportation is a moral imperative. In cities with dwindling tax bases, like Baltimore, it's also a financial one.

Then-FBI Director James Comey testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing earlier this month before he was fired by President Trump.

Comey Agrees To Testify Before The Senate Intelligence Committee

8:19pm May 19, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The former FBI director's highly anticipated testimony, in open sessions, will come after he was fired by President Trump amid a growing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein leaves the U.S. Capitol following a closed-door briefing with members of the House of Representatives on Friday.

Rosenstein On Comey Memo: 'I Wrote It. I Believe It. I Stand By It'

4:42pm May 19, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told Congress that he knew the president planned to fire James Comey before he wrote a memo that the White House had cited to justify the termination.

Previous sexting scandals had put an end to the political career of former Rep. Anthony Weiner, seen leaving his apartment building in New York in 2013.

National

Anthony Weiner Pleads Guilty To Charge Over Sexting With A Minor

12:54pm May 19, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The disgraced former congressman from New York pleaded guilty to one charge of transferring obscene material to a minor. Weiner is the estranged husband of Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin.

Politics & Government

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

12:52pm May 19, 2017

It's been another leaky week as concerns mount over secrets shared and confidences broken. On this week's Roundup of top national news stories, find out who's been saying what and who's been saying too much.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange raises his fist before addressing reporters from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on Friday. In his speech, Assange said there are still plenty of legal battles still to wage: "The proper war is just commenc

World News

Sweden Drops Rape Investigation Of Julian Assange — But He's Not In The Clear

12:51pm May 19, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The WikiLeaks founder has been at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London to avoid extradition. Swedish prosecutors halted the probe, but London police quickly said they'd still enforce their arrest warrant.

Robert Mueller speaks during an interview at FBI headquarters in Washington on Aug. 21, 2013, as his tenure as FBI director was coming to an end.

New Russia Special Counsel Has Yet to Undergo Conflicts Check

11:42am May 19, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Ethics experts said the Justice Department needs to review possible conflicts involving special counsel Robert Mueller III because his former law firm represents people involved in the Russia probe.

A protester demonstrates against the Venezuelan government outside the Organization of American States during a special meeting in April. The Trump administration has imposed economic sanctions on members of the country's Supreme Court.

National

U.S. Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Supreme Court

8:32pm May 18, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

By freezing the justices' assets, "the [U.S.] is supporting the Venezuelan people in their efforts to protect ... democratic governance in their country," said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

National

Tulsa Police Officer Acquitted In Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Black Man

4:48pm May 18, 2017

by Matt Trotter

A white Oklahoma police officer was acquitted in the killing of an unarmed African-American, sparking protests. Tulsa police officer Betty Shelby was on trial for fatally shooting 40-year-old Terence Crutcher in September.