The Russia Investigations: Trump Reportedly Wanted To Fire Mueller; D.C. Dumbstruck -NPR.org

The New York Times detonates another bomb. What took place before the boom? And is FBI memo madness still building or now fading?


THE LITTLE ROCKET THAT COULD SENDS REAL SATELLITES TO SPACE -Wired

Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is smaller than most, built to carry tiny CubeSats.


Government shutdown begins -Yahoo News

On the anniversary of Trump's inauguration, Americans awoke Saturday to learn that bickering politicians in Washington had failed to keep their government in business, halting all but the most essential operations.


Ajit Pai's FCC is still editing the net neutrality repeal order -Ars Technica

Repeal undergoing final changes as FCC prepares for court battle.


2017 was a great year to be rich -CNNMoney

The wealthy were treated well this year, and next year looks like more of the same.


Trump's opioid commission just released its final recommendations -Mother Jones

The report focuses on allocating money to the states.


George Papadopoulos Plea Deal Is Very, Very Bad News for Attorney General Jeff Sessions -The Intercept

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been categorical in his denials. George Papadopoulos might have something to say about that.