Politics

Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller at his farewell ceremony in 2013. Mueller, now the Justice Department's special counsel investigating Russian election interference, could have a big year in 2019.

Here's What Could Be Ahead In The Russia Investigations In 2019

6:15pm January 01, 2019

by Philip Ewing

A number of unfinished criminal cases could be resolved. Democrats will take the majority in the House of Representatives. But many big questions still remain unanswered.

President Trump invited top lawmakers to the White House for talks as the partial government shutdown continued. Trump last met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (at right) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Dec. 11.

Trump Invites Congressional Leaders For Talks As Shutdown Continues

6:12pm January 01, 2019

by Avie Schneider

As the partial government shutdown continued into its second week, the president invited a bipartisan group of lawmakers to the White House for talks. "Let's make a deal?" Trump asked in a tweet.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and his wife Michelle Bolsonaro head to the National Congress for his swearing-in ceremony, in Brasilia on Jan. 1.

Right-Wing Populist Jair Bolsonaro Sworn In As President Of Brazil

5:36pm January 01, 2019

by Ian Stewart

Bolsonaro's path to the presidency was nearly cut short in September when he was stabbed while on the campaign trail, but he continued to rally supporters from his hospital bed.

Politics & Government

Sen. Warren's Timing Was Brilliant, Former Obama Adviser Says

7:37am January 01, 2019

Sen. Elizabeth Warren outlined a potential presidential bid Monday. Rachel Martin talks to Anita Dunn, an ex-senior adviser for President Obama, about how candidates can differentiate themselves.

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Politics & Government

As 2019 Begins, Trump And Democrats Disagree Over Government Funding

7:28am January 01, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Trump welcomed the new year with a promise of a further fight with the Democrats, who have a plan to re-open the government that does not include funding for his border wall.

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Examining Whether The GOP Tax Cuts Are Working Out

7:28am January 01, 2019

It's been one year since Congress cut business and personal taxes. Noel King checks in with Richard Rubin, tax policy reporter at The Wall Street Journal, to gauge their effect on the economy.

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With Mattis Out, How Will The Pentagon Transition Under Shanahan?

6:02am January 01, 2019

Steve Inskeep talks with Todd Harrison of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, who takes over from Jim Mattis on Jan. 1.

Enrique Balcazar, a leader of a local group called Migrant Justice, faces deportation. He says records show his immigration status was flagged to ICE by a DMV worker in emails. ICE says it does not target political activists.

For Undocumented Immigrants, Getting A Driver's License Could Spell Trouble With ICE

5:34am January 01, 2019

by John Dillon

In 12 states and Washington, D.C., people in the country illegally can still get a driver's license. The process is meant to keep roads safe, but may put undocumented people at risk of deportation.

Letitia James (center) is sworn in as New York's 67th Attorney General in a ceremony Monday night at the state capitol in Albany. James is the state's first black attorney general, as well as the first woman to hold the state-wide elected office.

N.Y. Swears In New Attorney General After A Tumultuous Year For The Office

5:26am January 01, 2019

by Ashley Westerman

Letitia James says "it is the highest honor" to begin her time as the state's top legal officer. She is the state's first black attorney general and the first woman to be elected to that post.

News Brief: Government Shutdown, Spying Charges, North Korea

5:07am January 01, 2019

It's Day 11 of the partial government shutdown, and there's no end in sight. Russian authorities arrest an American on spying charges. North Korea's leader has given his annual New Year's Day address.