Immigration Authorities Saw A Record Number Of Migrants In July
In a visit to Brownsville, Texas, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the U.S. encountered an "unprecedented" number of migrants in July.
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The U.S. is sending some troops back to Afghanistan. The FDA authorized additional COVID-19 shots to some. And, a record numbers of migrants came to the border in July.
Britney Spears' Father Agrees To Step Down As Her Conservator
James Spears, the father of pop star Britney Spears, has agreed to step down as the conservator of his daughter's estate. For 13 years, the singer has had no control over her finances.
U.S. Encounters An 'Unprecedented' Number Of Migrants. DHS Says 'It's Complicated'
Immigration authorities encountered migrants more than 212,000 times at the border in July, the highest in 20 years — including nearly 19,000 unaccompanied children, the most ever in a single month.
Jamie Spears Agrees To Step Down From Britney Spears Conservatorship
Facing pressure to cede control of his daughter's finances, Jamie Spears filed documents Thursday to leave his position as conservator of the pop star's estate. No timeline has been laid out, however.
Mississippi's Hospital System Could Collapse Within 10 Days Under COVID's Strain
COVID-19 cases are overwhelming the South. Arkansas set a record for hospitalizations, while officials in one Florida county are urging residents to "consider other options" before calling 911.
Former Secretary Of Defense On The Taliban's Resurgence In Afghanistan
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan as the the deadline approaches.
What It Was Like For One Former Correspondent To Report On Trump For Irish Readers
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Suzanne Lynch, former Washington Correspondent for The Irish Times, about covering everything from the Trump administration to the Black Lives Matter protests.
U.S. Troops Sent To Help Evacuate Americans As Taliban Makes Gains In Afghanistan
As the Taliban makes rapid gains in Afghanistan, about 3,000 troops will be sent to Kabul to aid in the evacuation of Americans from the embassy, thousands more will be deployed as backup if needed.
Moderate Democrat Stephanie Murphy Discusses The Fate Of The Infrastructure Bill
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Florida about the future of the infrastructure bill as it awaits a vote in the House of Representatives.