What's Next In The Russia Investigation
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Greg Miller of The Washington Post about the latest developments in the special counsel's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Scientists Alarmed By Pruitt's Changes To EPA Advisory Boards
EPA head Scott Pruitt announced new rules this week barring researchers who've received agency grants from serving on key advisory boards. NPR's Scott Simon talks with professor Peter Thorne.
Breaking Down The Tax Bill
House Republicans rolled out their plan for overhauling the tax code. President Trump says he wants to sign the legislation by Christmas. Scott Simon talks with Jim Tankersley of The New York Times.
When Election Day Comes And There's Only One Candidate On The Ballot
A political scientist says it's a bad sign for democracy when voters aren't presented with at least two options in a race. And the problem tends to get worse the further down ballot a race is.
Nonprofits Fear House Republican Tax Bill Would Hurt Charitable Giving
Even though Republicans promise to preserve the deduction for charitable donations, nonprofits say other proposed changes in the bill could discourage as much as $13 billion in annual giving.
Clinton Campaign Had Additional Signed Agreement With DNC In 2015
NPR has learned that Hillary Clinton's campaign had an agreement, separate from one also signed by Bernie Sanders' campaign, providing control over party decisions in exchange for relieving DNC debt.
New JFK Assassination Documents Delve Into Oswald's Trip To Mexico, Plans To Flee
The 553 new documents released Friday show that Lee Harvey Oswald had tried to get visas from Cuba and the Soviet Union to flee the U.S. after killing Kennedy.
Trump Calls Russia Investigation 'A Disgrace'
President Trump criticizes his own Justice Department before traveling to Asia. His attorney general gets new scrutiny from Democrats.
GOP Tax Bill: Winners And Losers And What's Next
Republican House leaders rolled out a $1.5 trillion tax bill this week, a sweeping rewrite of the nation's tax code. We look at what's next and winners and losers.
Bribery Scheme Or Just Friends? Sen. Menendez Trial Comes To A Close
The Justice Department alleges Sen. Bob Menendez accepted gifts from a friend including flights, trips to France and the Dominican Republic, and large political contributions.