U.S.

White House Denies Reports Trump Asked Comey To Drop Flynn Probe

11:43pm May 16, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Multiple reports say that former FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo that President Trump asked him to shut down the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

Queue Listen Now

Lawmakers Respond To Reports Trump Asked Comey To End Flynn Probe

11:43pm May 16, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to reports that say former FBI Director James Comey wrote in a memo that President Trump asked him to end the investigation into Michael Flynn.

Queue Listen Now

Trump's Disclosure To Russian Officials Threatens To Alienate Intelligence Community

11:43pm May 16, 2017

Following the reports that President Trump discussed classified information with Russian representatives, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with CIA veteran Paul Pillar about how the intelligence community is reacting.

Queue Listen Now

The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, in Londenderry Township, Pa., was the site of a partial meltdown in 1979. The plant, with its one still-functioning reactor, is having trouble selling its power because it's more expensive than other resources, i

Struggling Nuclear Industry Lobbies State Governments For Help

11:43pm May 16, 2017

by Marie Cusick

The nuclear industry is struggling with aging plants and competition from cheaper natural gas. Now, touting itself as another form of "clean" energy, it's lobbying state lawmakers for help.

Queue Listen Now

Trump Says He Has 'Absolute Right' To Share Intelligence With Russia

9:24pm May 16, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president is accused of leaking "highly classified" information in a meeting at the White House with Russian officials. Trump has said he gave them information and has defended doing so.

Then-FBI Director James Comey testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee during an oversight hearing on the FBI on Capitol Hill on May 3.

Trump Asked Comey To Shut Down Flynn Investigation

9:11pm May 16, 2017

The White House is denying reports by multiple media outlets that President Trump asked then-FBI Director James Comey to end an investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.

GOP Rep. Jim Banks On Reports That Trump Asked Comey To Stop Flynn Probe

8:56pm May 16, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Banks about reports President Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to stop the investigation into his former national security adviser.

'The New York Times' Reports Trump Asked Comey To Drop Flynn Investigation

8:28pm May 16, 2017

by Scott Horsley

The New York Times reported on a memo drafted by former FBI Director James Comey. It says Trump asked Comey to shut down the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

Queue Listen Now

Trump Asked Comey To Shut Down Flynn Investigation, Reports Say

8:10pm May 16, 2017

by Scott Horsley

The White House is denying reports that President Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to shut down the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

The three candidates, from left, Republican Greg Gianforte, Democrat Rob Quist and Libertarian Mark Wicks, who are vying to fill Montana's only congressional seat.

Candidates Confront GOP Health Care Bill In Montana Special Election

6:27pm May 16, 2017

by Eric Whitney

Health care is on the minds of many potential voters in Montana, but the House health bill itself is unlikely to sway entrenched Republican voters in the special election next week.

Queue Listen Now