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Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in a rebuke to President Trump, vows the Justice Department won't be swayed by politics. Hurricane Lane dumps torrents of rain on Hawaii. Pope Francis visits Ireland.
Politics
The Anatomy Of Trump's Midterm Campaign Stump Speech
President Trump is campaigning heavily to boost GOP candidates in the midterm elections, speaking at rallies nearly every week. NPR reporters and editors annotated his 2018 campaign message.
Here's The Story Behind That Trump Tweet On South Africa — And Why It Sparked Outrage
Outrage quickly followed the president's tweet about "the large scale killing of farmers" in South Africa. But why? The thorny history involves apartheid, white supremacists and plenty of acrimony.
Sessions Rebukes Trump, Vows Justice Department Won't Be Swayed By Politics
The attorney general fired back at criticism by the president on Thursday with a guarantee that so long as he runs the Department of Justice, its professionals will operate by the book.
Democrats Not In Any Hurry To Call For Impeachment Proceedings
After the guilty verdict of President Trump's former campaign manager and the guilty plea of his former attorney, some Democrats renewed a push for impeachment. But most top Democratic leaders brushed those calls aside.
FireEye Manager Discusses How Cybersecurity Firm Revealed Propaganda Campaign
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Lee Foster, manager of FireEye's information operations intelligence analysis team about how the cybersecurity firm identified a suspected influence operation, appearing to come from Iran.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin Discusses His Meeting With Brett Kavanaugh
NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin. D-Ill., who is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about his meeting with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
U.S. Media Is Divided On Its Coverage Of The Cohen Plea And Manafort Verdict
President Trump has had a terrible week, with two former associates guilty of federal crimes. That story is being told very differently in the right and left-leaning media that many Americans follow.
What Trump's Tariffs Could Mean For Companies That Make Electric Powered Bikes
E-bikes and scooters have increased in popularity in the last few years, but the new 25 percent tariffs that go into effect against China on Thursday could potentially cripple these fledgling industries.
How Trump's Statements On The Payments Michael Cohen Arranged Have Changed Over Time
President Trump's statements on the payments his former lawyer Michael Cohen arranged before the election to try to silence two women who claimed to have affairs with Trump have shifted over time.