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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of obstruction and making false statements. NPR's Kerry Johnson reports.
The charges against Jim Comey come after days of pressure from President Trump, who urged the Justice Department to hurry up and build a criminal case against him. The statute of limitations had been set to expire next week. The charges stem from Senate testimony Comey gave in September 2020 about the FBI investigation into Russian election interference and a leak to the news media. The White House recently forced out a longtime prosecutor after he cast doubt on the strength of any case against Comey. This week, Lindsey Halligan, an insurance lawyer with no experience as a prosecutor, but who had earlier ties to Trump, became U.S. attorney in Virginia. The president posted, quote, justice in America after the indictment became public.
Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington.
Less than one week before federal agencies run out of money, a Trump administration memo is threatening mass layoffs. NPR's Deidre Walsh explains.
The Office of Management and Budget released a memo indicating if the government shuts down next week, it will fire some federal workers instead of putting them on unpaid leave. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says OMB has already been engaging in what he called mass firings throughout the year, and Democrats will continue to pursue legal challenges. His message to OMB Chief Russ Vogt was get lost.
We will not be intimidated by these threats coming from the most extreme parts of the Trump administration.
President Trump called Democrats' demands to address health care costs as part of a funding deal unserious. and says they will be blamed for a shutdown.
What happened in the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey?
There are no talks and no clear path to avoid a shutdown that could start October 1st. Deirdre Welsh, NPR News, the Capitol.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of generals and admirals to Virginia for a meeting next week. As NPR's Greg Myhre reports, the reason for the unusual gathering is not clear.
The meeting will take place next week at a military base in Quantico, Virginia, outside Washington. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the meeting but gave no details on what would be discussed. It's extremely rare to call in hundreds of military leaders from around the globe to one central location on short notice. This presents challenges ranging from logistics to maintaining ongoing operations. Hegseth has already shaken up the top ranks of the military, dismissing many senior officers.
How did pressure from President Trump and DOJ personnel changes factor into the Comey charges?
Next week's meeting raises the possibility that more high-level changes could be in the offing. Greg Myhre, NPR News, Washington.
U.S. futures are flat in after-hours trading. This is NPR. President Trump has imposed 100 percent tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals. The order also calls for a range of other levies, including a 50 percent tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. Heavy trucks and upholstered furniture are also subject to new tariffs. Trump says the import levies are needed for national security and other reasons. Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a Federal Trade Commission claim that it duped customers into signing up for Prime memberships. The FTC says the online retailer also made it difficult for customers to cancel. It's been a big week for rock and roll. On the Billboard Albums chart, the familiar band debuts at number one.
NPR's Stephen Thompson has details.
If you were listening to pop and rock radio a decade ago, chances are you're very familiar with this song. That is Stressed Out by 21 Pilots, one of three songs by the band to reach the top five in 2015 and 2016. This week, the group is back on top of the charts.
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