Manafort’s Links to Russian Oligarchs Under Renewed Scrutiny Amid Change in Leadership at the Department of Justice

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Manafort’s Links to Russian Oligarchs Under Renewed Scrutiny Amid Change in Leadership at the Department of Justice

With William P. Barr set to take over the DOJ, a Paul Manafort court filing reveals new details of Robert Mueller’s investigation.

As “Hamilton” Arrives in Puerto Rico, Questions Over Access Abound

On Friday, “Hamilton” kicks off a two-week run in Puerto Rico. The production aims to bring tourism and media attention back to the island, but some Puerto Ricans have reservations.

In their own Words: Furloughed Workers on their First Missed Paycheck of the Shutdown

They’re worried about paying their mortgages, racking up debt, and the work they left behind.

Do Border Residents Agree with Trump’s Insistence on the Wall?

There are doubts that the wall would actually make much of a difference to the already-enforced border.

Guests:

Marcy Wheeler

Sylvia Bofill

Lowell Fiet

Denise Meyers

Heather Ulrich

Patrick, who asked that we not use his last name, is a cyber security contractor with NASA.

Michel Marizco

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