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Attorney General William Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein prepared a summary of the special counsel's findings after learning Friday from Mueller that his work was complete.

from NPR

Democratic candidates are getting their days in the sun

from Left, Right & Center

In May 2017, the special counsel's office took over an FBI probe into Russian election interference that already had been underway for nearly a near. The report about that work is now ready.

Robert Mueller submits report on Russia investigation to Attorney General Barr

In May 2017, the special counsel's office took over an FBI probe into Russian election interference that already had been underway for nearly a near. The report about that work is now ready.

from NPR

President Trump tweeted yesterday that it is time for the U.S. to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Israel took that land from Syria in 1967.

Ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where do US-Israeli relations stand?

President Trump tweeted yesterday that it is time for the U.S. to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. Israel took that land from Syria in 1967.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Candace Owens is a conservative black activist and communications director for the conservative student group called Turning Point.

Conservative activist Candace Owens calls for African Americans to leave the Democratic party

Candace Owens is a conservative black activist and communications director for the conservative student group called Turning Point.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Unqualified kids are admitted to some of America’s most prestigious institutions. Parents, administrators and coaches face criminal charges.

Bribery is the price of admission to some of America’s ‘best’ schools

Unqualified kids are admitted to some of America’s most prestigious institutions. Parents, administrators and coaches face criminal charges.

from To the Point

Ken, what’s a “lolsuit”?

How now, defamatory cow?

Ken, what’s a “lolsuit”?

from LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers

Fox News host Tucker Carlson was a frequent guest on Bubba The Love Sponge Show about a decade ago, where he made many misogynistic, racist and homophobic comments.

How Fox News’ Tucker Carlson went from conservative talk show host to alt-right darling

Fox News host Tucker Carlson was a frequent guest on Bubba The Love Sponge Show about a decade ago, where he made many misogynistic, racist and homophobic comments.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Devin Nunes, ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, is suing Twitter for $250 million.

California Congressman Devin Nunes sues Twitter

Devin Nunes, ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, is suing Twitter for $250 million.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Before he was president, Donald Trump was a failed casino magnate, who defaulted on loans. No bank on Wall Street would lend him money, except one.

Why Deutsche Bank loaned money to Trump even after he defaulted

Before he was president, Donald Trump was a failed casino magnate, who defaulted on loans. No bank on Wall Street would lend him money, except one.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It’s an extra episode of ATPL with special guest Preet Bharara!

Bonus Episode: Doing Justice with Preet Bharara

It’s an extra episode of ATPL with special guest Preet Bharara!

from LRC Presents: All the President's Lawyers

White supremacy has deep roots in Australia and New Zealand, going back to when the British colonized both countries in the early 1800s.

The history of white supremacy in Australia and New Zealand

White supremacy has deep roots in Australia and New Zealand, going back to when the British colonized both countries in the early 1800s.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Trump condemned Friday’s New Zealand mosque attack, but did not condemn the white supremacy motives of the gunman.

The link between Trump and white supremacists

President Trump condemned Friday’s New Zealand mosque attack, but did not condemn the white supremacy motives of the gunman.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Double jeopardy, when you’re charged for the same crime twice, is illegal under the U.S. Constitution. Paul Manafort may be a victim of it.

Does Paul Manafort face double jeopardy if he goes to trial in New York?

Double jeopardy, when you’re charged for the same crime twice, is illegal under the U.S. Constitution. Paul Manafort may be a victim of it.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Also in the show: President Trump’s first veto in defense of his border wall, Boeing, and college admissions scandal

Deadly terror attacks in New Zealand

Also in the show: President Trump’s first veto in defense of his border wall, Boeing, and college admissions scandal

from Left, Right & Center

When it comes to matters of race, the entertainment industry fails its increasingly diverse audience, time and again.

Hollywood’s Love Affair With Racism

When it comes to matters of race, the entertainment industry fails its increasingly diverse audience, time and again.

from Scheer Intelligence

Beto O’Rourke became the latest Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race.

Beto O’Rourke enters presidential race, but can he rise above the crowded field?

Beto O’Rourke became the latest Democrat to enter the 2020 presidential race.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The former Texas congressman raised a national profile, and a lot of campaign money, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He has been touring the country since.

Beto O'Rourke announces his run for president in 2020

The former Texas congressman raised a national profile, and a lot of campaign money, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He has been touring the country since.

from NPR

After 17 years, the U.S. is trying to negotiate its way out of Afghanistan. One partner in the search for peace is the Taliban, once an enemy in the “War on Terror.”

Afghanistan: Why so long? How much longer?

After 17 years, the U.S. is trying to negotiate its way out of Afghanistan. One partner in the search for peace is the Taliban, once an enemy in the “War on Terror.”

from To the Point

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he’s halting the death penalty in California. The state has a complicated history with the death penalty.

Gov. Newsom halts death penalty, but recent ballot initiatives called for it to continue

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he’s halting the death penalty in California. The state has a complicated history with the death penalty.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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