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Interior Department hires former top cop to review jail deaths on his watch

The Interior Department ordered a review of tribal jail deaths, but the man who got the contract is a former agency official who oversaw the jails when some of the deaths occurred.

In a lawsuit, CFPB says 3 top U.S. banks failed to protect consumers from Zelle fraud

The consumer financial watchdog says customers of the top three banks lost more than $870 million over seven years due to a lack of safeguards against fraud on the Zelle network.

The DOJ is taking legal action over razor wire-topped floating border wall in Texas

The Justice Department and Texas are headed for a legal fight over Gov. Greg Abbott's floating barrier in the Rio Grande to stop illegal border crossings. The DOJ says the buoys violate federal law.

Shop Talk: What's Your Top Shop Story?

NPR's Tell Me More celebrates its 5th anniversary, and the Barbershop has been a signature feature from the start. Host Michel Martin reviews some of the hottest Barbershop discussions with some of the O.G.s — or original guys: journalist Jimi Izrael; civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar; columnist Ruben Navarrette; and professor Lester Spence.

Morning news brief: Jan. 6 probe, Ukraine's civilian soldiers, Mexico's data leak

The Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump. The U.K. is training Ukrainian civilians to fight against Russia. Mexico is dealing with a massive data leak that uncovered some closely-kept secrets.

Anita Dunn (left) speaks onstage with Hilary Rosen (right) at an event titled "Women Rule" in June 2018. That summer, Dunn and her communications firm began providing crisis communications for the then-Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives regarding allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.

A corruption trial revealed a #MeToo ethics entanglement for a top Biden adviser

Newly disclosed evidence revealed an apparent conflict of interest for Biden adviser Anita Dunn, when she consulted for an Illinois politician facing #MeToo related allegations in 2018.

Arizona Faces Spike In Coronavirus Cases As Top Health System Runs Low On ICU Beds

Arizona's largest hospital system is nearing ICU bed capacity as coronavirus cases surge. Will Humble, the state's ex-health chief, urges a new executive order requiring Arizonans to wear face masks.

British Prime Minister Theresa May leaves No. 10 Downing St. for the Houses of Parliament on Thursday. Her speech there defending the tentative Brexit deal did little to calm critics — either among her political rivals or within her own party.

U.K. Wracked By Political Turmoil As Top Ministers Reject Draft Brexit Deal

Prime Minister Theresa May is taking flak from across the ideological spectrum amid a series of resignations. Some are demanding a no-confidence vote; others are demanding an entirely new referendum.

In a statement at the Justice Department on May 29, special counsel Robert Mueller said he did not think it would be appropriate for him to testify before Congress. But lawmakers have big questions for him.

Top Democrat 'Confident' Mueller Will Testify 'Soon.' Here's What Congress Might Ask

Special counsel Robert Mueller hasn't closed the door on a hearing but has said his report includes everything he would have to say. Lawmakers could play by those rules and still learn something new.

Many progressives want Sen. Elizabeth Warren to be Joe Biden's vice presidential pick.

Biden Faces Pressure To Pick A Black Running Mate. But Warren Remains A Top Contender

Despite calls for Joe Biden to choose a Black woman as his vice presidential pick, many progressives are urging him to choose Sen. Elizabeth Warren instead.

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