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After Sept. 11, Special Ops Were 'Injected With Steroids'

Two recent operations in Libya and Somalia offer a vivid example of how members of U.S. Special Operations are being deployed around the world to go after terrorists. Renee Montagne talks to author Jeremy Scahill about his newest book, Dirty Wars, which is about the rise of special forces.

Special Counsel Jack Smith appealed the dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.

Special counsel appeals judge's dismissal of Trump documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith is appealing a judge's order over the classified documents case against Trump, which was dismissed over his own appointment.

Hurricane Irma Puts SWFL's Special Needs Shelters to the Test

Thousand across Southwest Florida sought shelter during Hurricane Irma, but some residents with disabilities or acute medical conditions required special…

Rob Quist, the Democrat who's running for an open U.S. House race in Montana, campaigns at the University of Montana on April 27, 2017. Quist is a political newcomer who's a well-known country singer in the state.

A Singing Cowboy, A Millionaire And Rifles Dominate Montana Special Election

Democrats hope a singing cowboy in Montana will become their party's latest candidate to mobilize enthusiasm and money against Republicans in a special election for the state's only U.S. House seat.

Results Of House Special Election In Ohio Are Still Up In The Air

Rachel Martin talks to Jesse Hunt of the National Republican Congressional Committee about Ohio's 12th Congressional District. Republican Troy Balderson claimed victory but it's still close to call.

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller arrives to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in 2013. The Justice Department announced Wednesday that Mueller will lead the FBI's investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.

Who Is Robert Mueller, Special Counsel Overseeing Russia Investigation?

Robert Mueller led arguably the biggest FBI overhaul in the bureau's history during his 12-year term as director. Now, he'll investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election.

With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country’s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration. The bill (SB 1718), which the Republican-controlled Legislature passed during the session that ended last week, includes stepping up requirements on businesses to check the immigration status of workers, cracking down on people who bring undocumented immigrants into Florida and collecting data about whether hospital patients are in the country legally.

DeSantis to call special legislative session on sanctions against Iran

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to bolster state sanctions against Iran, as he and lawmakers continue taking steps to show support for Israel during the war with Hamas.

The initial draft of the map, drawn by legislative staff members in near-seclusion, is just the first step in overhauling the state's 27 congressional districts to comply with an order by the Florida Supreme Court.

New Florida Congressional Map Sets Stage For Special Session

A new set of congressional districts that could alter the futures of several members of the state's U.S. House delegation was released by the...

Report: Special Counsel Is Investigating President Trump For Obstruction Of Justice

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett about his reporting that special counsel Robert Mueller is now examining Trump's conduct as part of the Russia investigation.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller Secures Another Guilty Plea

Special counsel Robert Mueller has secured another guilty plea, from a lawyer who lied to the FBI last year. But President Trump continues to attack the investigation, even as it intensifies.

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