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In a press conference Thursday prior to release of a redacted version of the Mueller report, the attorney general stressed there was "no collusion" and provided insight on obstruction of justice.

from NPR

The Justice Department has been excising sensitive, classified and other material from the special counsel's report about Russian interference in the 2016 election. That task is now complete.

from NPR

Tech workers at Amazon are risking their jobs to combat climate change.

Amazon Workers to Jeff Bezos: Fight climate change

Tech workers at Amazon are risking their jobs to combat climate change.

from To the Point

Even the Wild West had gun control. Most Americans want it now--especially kids afraid of school shootings.

Is it time to make gun control great again?

Even the Wild West had gun control. Most Americans want it now--especially kids afraid of school shootings.

from To the Point

Attorney General William Barr has unilaterally moved to keep some asylum seekers in jail indefinitely while their claims are processed.

Some asylum seekers may be forced to wait in jail without a bond hearing

Attorney General William Barr has unilaterally moved to keep some asylum seekers in jail indefinitely while their claims are processed.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Attorney General William Barr was sworn in about two months ago. Barr served as Attorney General before, under President George H. W. Bush.

William Barr has served as Attorney General before. What his record tells us about his handling of the Mueller report

Attorney General William Barr was sworn in about two months ago. Barr served as Attorney General before, under President George H. W. Bush.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Eighteen candidates have announced their bid for the Democratic nomination in 2020.

There are 18 Democrats running for president. Why do new candidates keep throwing their hats in the ring?

Eighteen candidates have announced their bid for the Democratic nomination in 2020.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Trump recently released his 2020 fundraising numbers. He’s raised more than $30 million, that’s about what the top two democrats in the field have raised, combined.

What to make of President Trump’s fundraising numbers

President Trump recently released his 2020 fundraising numbers. He’s raised more than $30 million, that’s about what the top two democrats in the field have raised, combined.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris is burning. The world has just watched its spire fall. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

Fire at Notre-Dame: what that means for Paris and the rest of the world

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris is burning. The world has just watched its spire fall. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It’s a special live episode from USC Gould School of Law!

Bonus Episode: All The President’s Lawyers Live at USC

It’s a special live episode from USC Gould School of Law!

from LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers

The questions and answers you need in order to prepare for the arrival of the hottest new 400-page document in Washington.

Robert Mueller's Russia report is coming soon. Here's what you need to know

The questions and answers you need in order to prepare for the arrival of the hottest new 400-page document in Washington.

from NPR

Secretary Nielsen resigns, starting a string of departures at DHS

Upheaval at the Department of Homeland Security

Secretary Nielsen resigns, starting a string of departures at DHS

from Left, Right & Center

The White House tried to pressure U.S. immigration officials to release immigrant detainees onto the streets of so-called sanctuary cities.

The White House wanted to dump immigrant detainees in sanctuary cities

The White House tried to pressure U.S. immigration officials to release immigrant detainees onto the streets of so-called sanctuary cities.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After finding herself abandoned by society after leaving prison, Susan Burton became the aid she and so many others in her position needed.

Is life after prison possible?

After finding herself abandoned by society after leaving prison, Susan Burton became the aid she and so many others in her position needed.

from Scheer Intelligence

British police dragged Julian Assange out of the Ecuadorian embassy where he had taken refuge for the last seven years.

Julian Assange arrested and faces conspiracy charges in the US

British police dragged Julian Assange out of the Ecuadorian embassy where he had taken refuge for the last seven years.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

When we think of queer-friendly places in the United States, we think of blue states like Los Angeles, New York or Atlanta. But what’s it like to build a queer community in red states?

'Real Queer America’ author Samantha Allen explores LGBTQ lives in red states

When we think of queer-friendly places in the United States, we think of blue states like Los Angeles, New York or Atlanta. But what’s it like to build a queer community in red states?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic. It’s not just glacial melting and rising seas, but rising temperatures mean trouble for plants and animals.

The ‘Smoking Gun’ of climate change in the Arctic

What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic. It’s not just glacial melting and rising seas, but rising temperatures mean trouble for plants and animals.

from To the Point

President Trump issues two executive orders that could make it harder for states to block companies from building oil and gas pipeline projects.

Trump signs executive orders in push to make it easier to build oil and gas pipelines

President Trump issues two executive orders that could make it harder for states to block companies from building oil and gas pipeline projects.

from NPR

The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.

Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.

from NPR

Oil sanctions for Venezuela and aid cuts to Central America:   Trump claims they promote democracy and curb illegal immigration.

Is Trump a ‘Good Neighbor’ to Venezuela and Central America?

Oil sanctions for Venezuela and aid cuts to Central America:   Trump claims they promote democracy and curb illegal immigration.

from To the Point

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