Politics

Trump Embarks On First Overseas Trip Without Naming New FBI Director

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump embarks on his first overseas trip without naming a new pick to replace fired FBI Director James Comey. One candidate for the job, former Sen. Joe Lieberman, is drawing mixed reviews.

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Week In Politics: Fallout Continues Over Firing Of FBI Director Comey

4:36pm May 19, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro joins regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times to review the week in political news, namely the ongoing fallout over the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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50 Years Ago, A Network Of Clergy Helped Women Seeking Abortion

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Before Roe v. Wade, a network of clergy helped counsel women seeking abortions and sometimes helped them find abortion providers. Some of them are gathering in New York this weekend to mark the 50th anniversary.

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Health Care Industry Drives Job Growth At The Expense Of Efficiency

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Don Gonyea

As the debate over health care continues in Washington, one thing not in dispute is that health care industry employment has been going up steadily over the past decade. In Ohio, health care industry jobs now outnumber those in manufacturing. The jobs are good news to state and local economies, but some analysts also say it's a reflection of the high costs and complexity of health care.

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White House press secretary Sean Spicer, left, calls on a reporter during a press briefing appearance by national security adviser H.R. McMaster on Tuesday.

The News Can't Stop, Won't Stop — All This Happened This Week

3:24pm May 19, 2017

The avalanche of news since Donald Trump was inaugurated has overshadowed the GOP's domestic agenda, and now the president embarks on his first overseas trip, with potentially big consequences.

Japan's Cabinet has moved to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate the throne — an event which hasn't happened in 200 years. Akihito (left) and Empress Michiko appeared with members of the royal family at the spring garden party at the Akasaka Palace imperi

Japan's Cabinet Moves To Allow Emperor To Abdicate

2:40pm May 19, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

If the 83-year-old Akihito steps down, he will be the first to abdicate in 200 years. But the provision doesn't solve Japan's royal problem: strict rules of succession and a dearth of eligible males.

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.

Friday News Roundup - International

12:52pm May 19, 2017

Turkey's president comes to Washington, but it's his bodyguards who leave a mark. Vladimir Putin says he can prove President Trump did not give secrets to Russia. And it's a pilgrimage of sorts as Donald Trump prepares to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican.

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.

President Trump returns to the White House on Wednesday from a trip to Connecticut. He leaves Friday for his first trip abroad.

5 Objectives To Watch For During Trump's First Overseas Trip

11:02am May 19, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump leaves Friday for the first foreign trip of his presidency amid several controversies. What's at stake for the president on this trip?