Politics

National Security Adviser Aids In U.S.-Iran Prisoner Swap

6:15am December 09, 2019

The U.S. and Iran conducted a prisoner swap over the weekend. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to national security adviser Robert O'Brien who played a pivotal role in the negotiations.

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News Brief: Pensacola Shooting, Russia Probe, Impeachment Inquiry

6:14am December 09, 2019

The FBI probes Pensacola shooting as terrorism. DOJ's inspector general will weigh in on the early stages of the Russia probe. And, a House panel hearing sets the stage for impeachment charges.

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Politics & Government

House Judiciary Committee Takes An Important Step Toward Impeachment

6:14am December 09, 2019

by Claudia Grisales

The House Judiciary Committee will formally receive evidence from the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. The House could vote on impeachment before Christmas.

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DOJ Watchdog Report On Russia Probe To Be Released Monday

5:02am December 09, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

The Justice Department's independent inspector general is set to release the findings of his 20-month review of the early stages of the Russia probe.

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What Comes Next In The Impeachment Inquiry

5:32pm December 08, 2019

Michel Martin speaks with Ruth Marcus, deputy editorial page editor for the Washington Post, about what to expect this week in the impeachment inquiry.

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Inspector General Report Will Revisit Origins Of FBI's Russia Inquiry

4:50pm December 08, 2019

by Greg Myre

A report from the Justice Department's inspector general expected Monday will examine how the FBI handled the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election.

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Impeachment: The View From Ukraine

4:50pm December 08, 2019

Michel Martin talks with Penn State's Lena Surzhko-Harned and journalist Brian Bonner about how the impeachment inquiry against President Trump is being viewed from a Ukrainian perspective.

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Politics & Government

Lawmakers Consider Articles Of Impeachment

8:03am December 08, 2019

by Susan Davis

Now that it's official that Democrats will move forward with articles of impeachment against President Trump, lawmakers debate whether to include the allegations outlined in the Mueller report.

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Sunday Politics

8:03am December 08, 2019

by Mara Liasson

We preview the next phase of the impeachment proceedings, and how President Trump is faring with two of his key international foes: Iran and North Korea.

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Managing Misinformation On Reddit

8:03am December 08, 2019

With 5.6 million members, Reddit's r/politics is a massive online forum. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with moderator "Qu1nlan" about managing discussions in an era of misinformation.