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Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz arrives for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Inspector General's report on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

DOJ Inspector General Tells Congress His Report Does Not 'Vindicate Anybody'

Both Democrats and Republicans argue Michael Horowitz's findings bolster their own arguments about the Justice Department's Russia investigation. Horowitz pushed back in a Senate Judiciary hearing.

Security Assessment Of The Capitol Calls For 854 More Officers

A security assessment by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré commissioned by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for more officers, mobile fencing and other changes following the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Security fencing surrounds Capitol Hill following the Jan. 6 insurrection. A new assessment commissioned by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., suggests a mobile fencing system that could be adapted based on threats.

Review Of Capitol Riot Urges More Police, Mobile Fencing

An insurrection task force directed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says U.S. Capitol Police need more support to address security weaknesses. The review was led by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré.

Kamel Elwazeir looks at a surveillance app on his phone. "It's truly sickening but it's part of our life," Elwazeir says of having to implement security measures at his mosque. "It's part of our society that we have to be prepared in case of an emergency."

'Prayer Can't Be Our Only Form Of Defense': Mosques Eye Security For Ramadan

Mosques around the U.S. are taking security seriously in the aftermath of the New Zealand massacres and other attacks on houses of worship.

Beyond 'Shallow': A Look At The Oscars Picks For Best Original Song

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson breaks down the 2019 Oscar nominees for best original song.

Minneapolis On Edge As Chauvin Trial Is Set To Open

Minneapolis prepares for jury selection in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, accused in the death of George Floyd last spring.

In a speech to the Economic Club of New York on Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said interest rates are just below the range of estimates that would be "neutral" for the economy.

Fed Chief's Remarks On Economy And Interest Rates Cheer Investors

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the outlook for the U.S. economy remains solid and that interest rates are nearly within a "neutral" range, touching off a surge in stock prices.

Maleah Ballejos reunited with her dog, Kingston, who was missing for 101 days in the aftermath of the Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif.

Family Reunites With Dog That Disappeared During The Deadly Camp Fire

The Akita, named Kingston, had been missing since the Camp Fire started. "When I found out, [it] just about brought me to tears," the dog's owner, Gabriel Ballejos, told a local television station.

Suspect In Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Makes First Court Appearance

Robert Bowers, the suspect in Saturday's deadly shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, appeared before a federal magistrate Monday. He's been charged with 29 federal counts in connection with the shooting that left 11 dead.

African-American Advertising Pioneer Barbara Gardner Proctor Dies At 86

Trailblazing Chicago businesswoman Barbara Gardner Proctor, who was best known as the founder of the first ad agency owned by an African-American woman, died at 86 last month.

No Longer '20 Feet From Stardom': Singer Merry Clayton Steps Out Of The Background

Clayton sang backup with Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Carole King and many others. Now she has a new album — where she's front and center — called Beautiful Scars. Originally broadcast in 2013.

President Trump Seems To Be Struggling To Find Replacements For His Legal Team

President Trump's legal team has been in flux for more than a week and several top name attorneys have turned down the chance to work for him. This come as Robert Mueller's special counsel team is intact and moving forward amid that chaos.

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