Counterterrorism Adviser Gorka Out Of White House Job
Sebastian Gorka was a close ally of ousted Trump strategist Steve Bannon's and was a source of controversy over potential ties to anti-Semitic extremists.
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Trump Signs Memo Officially Banning Transgender People In The Military
President Trump signed a memo ordering the Defense Department to roll back an Obama administration move that allowed transgender people to serve openly in the U.S. military.
Unlike Many Trump Loyalists, Hope Hicks Stays Out Of The Spotlight
Unlike many of President Trump's advisers, Hope Hicks does not seek the spotlight. Hicks was recently named the interim White House communications director.
President Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Arpaio ignited national controversy over his detention of undocumented immigrants. He was convicted in July of criminal contempt for defying a judge's order to have his deputies stop such detentions.
New, Respected FEMA Chief Faces First Major Challenge With Hurricane Harvey
Brock Long, while new to Washington, is well-regarded in the esoteric field of emergency management. "He's absolutely the top of the top," homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said on Friday.
Trump Signs Memo Implementing Ban On Transgender People Enlisting In The Military
A senior White House official says transgender individuals will not be allowed to join the armed services. Meanwhile, the Trump administration will determine what to do with those already serving.
Week In Politics: Trump Takes Swipe At Fellow Republicans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with CNN commentator John Phillips, and author and Univision anchor Leon Krauze about President Trump's speech to veterans in Reno, Nev., his subsequent rally in Phoenix, and his interaction with Republican senators.
In Victoria, Texas, Mayor Says Many Residents Ignored Mandatory Evacuation Order
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Paul Polasek, the mayor of Victoria, Texas, about how the town is preparing for Hurricane Harvey. Victoria is roughly an hour drive inland off the coast of Texas and is right in the path of the storm.
U.S. Diplomats Suffer Hearing Loss After Serving In Cuba
Sixteen U.S. diplomats and family members were injured by "incidents" in Cuba that required medical treatment. The injuries included hearing loss and mild traumatic brain injury, according to reports. Some suspect sonic attacks.
A Closeted Teen Struggles To Maintain His Double Life In 'Beach Rats'
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Beach Rats, which follows a teenager in Brooklyn who is having a lousy summer. The film won the best directing prize at Sundance earlier this year.