NRA Says It Faces A Financial Crisis In Lawsuit Against New York State Officials
The National Rifle Association says insurance companies are backing away from the organization, threatening its ability to operate.
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The Pot Breathalyzer Is Here. Maybe
As marijuana legalization spreads, police are asking for better tools to detect drugged drivers. Some police are now working with researchers to try to bring a THC breathalyzer to market.
The ACLU On Facebook's Fake Page Removals
Facebook has been removing fake accounts linked to campaigns designed to influence the midterm elections. NPR's Scott Simon asks the ACLU's Ben Wizner to weigh in on free speech issues.
'Black Campaign School' Trains New Generation Of African-American Candidates
More than 100 people — candidates, future candidates and campaign staffers — gathered in Atlanta to learn about running for political office.
Understanding NXIVM, Group Critics Call A 'Cult'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Times Magazine reporter Vanessa Grigoriadis about NXIVM. Several top members of the self-improvement company face sex trafficking charges.
The First Week Of The Manafort Trial
The first week of Paul Manafort's trial is over. Manafort, a veteran lobbyist and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign chairman, is fighting charges of bank and tax fraud.
Immigration Lawyer On Separated Children
Priya Konings is an attorney with KIND, Kids in Need of Defense, a New York based nonprofit that has been working to reunite migrant children and families in New York. She talks with Scott Simon.
Constant Wildfires Leave California Firefighters Strained
California hasn't had a month without a wildfire since 2012. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mike Feyh of the Sacramento Fire Department about the strain on firefighters.
Hawaii Businesses Struggle With Uncertainty Of Volcano
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been violently spewing lava since early May. There is no way to know if or when the lava will stop and businesses are struggling with the uncertainty.
The State Of Election Security Ahead Of Midterms
With the 2018 midterms approaching, election security is a major concern for state governments. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Politico cybersecurity reporter Eric Geller.