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In this Sept. 1, 2015, file photo, James O'Keefe, president of Project Veritas Action, waits to be introduced during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Project Veritas, a conservative group known for undercover investigations, has been linked to a woman who falsely told the Washington Post that Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore impregnated her as a teenager, the newspaper reported. “We don’t comment on investigations real or imagined, or imagined stings,” conservative activist and Project Veritas’ leader O’Keefe told The Associated Press Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)

Washington Post Says It Was The Target Of A Sting

The paper says a woman who came to them with a dramatic story about Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore appears to be working with an organization that targets mainstream news outlets.

Kimani Griffin celebrates after placing third the Men's 500-meter event during the Long Track Speed Skating Olympic Trials at the Pettit National Ice Center, on Jan. 5 in Milwaukee, Wisc.

From Carnegie Hall To Pyeongchang, Speedskater Heads To His First Olympic Games

Speedskater Kimani Griffin will make his first Olympic appearance for the 2018 Winter Games next month, but he's no stranger to the spotlight. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Griffin about the trip.

President Trump speaks about the Republican tax bill after signing it into law in the Oval Office on Dec. 22.

This Tax Loophole For Wealthy Donors Just Got Bigger

In several states, private schools could see a windfall next year thanks to the new tax bill.

A number of key leadership roles remain unfilled at the Justice Department, which could undermine the Trump administration's national security and "law and order" priorities.

Key Vacancies At Justice Department 'Not A Recipe For Good Government'

President Trump's Justice Department is operating with key vacancies in some of its most important divisions — from national security to civil rights.

Court Challenge Delays Drawing To Decide Virginia House Race

A drawing scheduled for Wednesday that could have decided which Virginia candidate would become a state delegate, and potentially determine whether the Republican Party will stay in control, has been postponed. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rachel Bitecofer of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va., about the development.

White House Adviser Jared Kushner Pushes Prison Reform Bill Forward

White House adviser Jared Kushner is pushing a bill that would make programming available to federal prisoners and ease a path for some to win early release. Though some advocates say it's not enough.

Danica Patrick's Last Race

This Sunday, it's the end of "start your engines" for racing star Danica Patrick. The only woman to win an IndyCar race, Patrick leaves motor sports with a last run at the Indy 500.

Representative of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons met Monday about Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons in Douma.

Chemical Weapons Inspectors Haven't Reached Douma. Finger-Pointing Has Begun

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said a team of nine inspectors arrived in Damascus on Saturday but hasn't been allowed to go to the site of the alleged chemical attack.

Dave Chappelle (second from right) put his celebrity to work at a campaign event for Ben Jealous (left) on Friday.

All Jokes Aside, Dave Chappelle Stumps For Democratic Maryland Governor's Candidate

The comedian is one of many high-profile endorsements Ben Jealous will roll out ahead of Maryland's June 26 primary. Incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan remains very popular in the blue state.

Single Mothers Balance Care And Coursework; New High School Rankings

New research on measuring teacher prep programs and Starbucks' partnership with Arizona State University, all part of this week's education news roundup.

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