Politics & Government

'Post' Reports Trump Under Investigation Over Possible Obstruction Of Justice

By editor • Jun 15, 2017

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After fired FBI Director James Comey testified before Congress, the president touted one particular revelation that came out of that. Here's Senator Roy Blunt questioning Comey.

(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)

Morning News Brief: Russia Investigation Widens; Neighbors Discuss Baseball Shooter

By Domenico Montanaro • Jun 15, 2017

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A special counsel's curiosity now reportedly extends to the actions of President Trump.

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Wisconsin Assembly Passes Measure Calling For Constitutional Convention

By Marti Mikkelson • Jun 15, 2017

Wisconsin may soon join the list of states demanding a convention to change the U.S. Constitution. Wednesday, the state Assembly voted to request a meeting of states to amend the document, requiring a balanced federal budget.

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos supports a balanced budget amendment. He says a constitutional change is necessary and blames former President Obama for increasing the national debt to $20 trillion. Vos wants people to visualize the huge number.

Trump Conflates 'Phony Collusion' And Possible Obstruction Of Justice Investigation

By Dana Farrington • Jun 14, 2017

Updated at 9:55 a.m. ET on June 15

President Trump dismissed a potential obstruction of justice investigation into his conduct, calling allegations of collusion between him, his campaign or people associated with him and Russia a "phony story."

Of course, it's possible to obstruct justice without colluding.

Following Virginia Shooting, Lawmakers Feel Even More Under Threat

By Susan Davis • Jun 14, 2017

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What Witnesses Saw When Gunfire Struck A Congressional Baseball Practice

By Jessica Taylor • Jun 14, 2017

The violence that struck a ballfield in Alexandria, Va., on Wednesday abruptly plunged what had been a routine start to the day in the Del Ray neighborhood into chaos. Residents were focused on morning workouts and getting coffee; a congressional contingent had driven over for an early baseball practice. But then the shooting started, and they all scrambled for cover.

Suspect Dead After Shooting At GOP Baseball Practice In Virginia

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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Gunfire broke out this morning on a baseball field in Alexandria, Va., just outside of Washington, D.C. Republican lawmakers were on that field practicing for a congressional charity game. Five people were shot.

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How Virginia Congressional Shooting Echoes 2011 Attack

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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Freshman Lawmakers React To Virginia Shooting

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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What We Know About The Virginia Shooting Suspect

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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Climate Activists Court Hill Republicans With 'Civil Conversations'

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

Climate activist and citizen lobbyist Jay Butera believes in the power of polite persistence. Nearly every week for the past 10 years, he's taken the train down to Washington D.C. from his home in suburban Philadelphia to convince Congress members to act on climate change.

Butera says he's had hundreds of conversations with Republican aides and congressmen.

"There were times when it felt like this is not going to happen," said Butera. "This is impossible, this is the most polarized issue in Congress."

Anonymous Buyers Account For Majority Of Trump Property Sales

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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Michigan Lawmaker Reacts To Witnessing Tragic Virginia Scene

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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Michigan Congressman Jack Bergman was standing on a baseball field in northern Virginia this morning with some of his Republican colleagues. They were getting ready for their big charity game against Democrats tomorrow when he heard something.

Democratic Lawmakers Say Trump Is Violating The Constitution

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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2 Top Michigan Officials Face Criminal Charges Over Flint Water Crisis

By editor • Jun 14, 2017

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In Michigan, two high-ranking state officials face serious charges for keeping an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease from the public. Michigan Public Radio's Rick Pluta has been following the story.

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