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Rep. Pete Aguilar Defends Media Coverage Of San Bernardino Attack

4:30pm February 07, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers interviews Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California about Trump's references to the San Bernardino attack in justifying the travel and immigration ban, and his statement that the press barely covered the attack.

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Dallas Library Embraces Role As Haven For The Homeless

4:30pm February 07, 2017

by Courtney Collins

People who are homeless often spend lots of time at libraries, but they're not always welcomed. That's not the case in Dallas, which goes out of its way to help the homeless.

Federal Appeals Court Hears Oral Arguments In Trump Immigration Order Case

4:30pm February 07, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Tuesday on whether or not to resume President Trump's immigration order that banned travelers and refugees from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the U.S. The order was temporarily halted by a lower court last Friday.

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State Lawmakers Attempt To Counter Ballot Initiatives

4:30pm February 07, 2017

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Alan Greenblatt, who covers politics and policy for Governing magazine, about how state legislators around the country are passing laws to counter local ballot initiatives they don't agree with.

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DHS Secretary John Kelly Says He Regrets Rollout Of Immigration Orders

4:30pm February 07, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told Congress Tuesday that in retrospect he should have delayed President Trump's travel ban by a few days to have better prepared lawmakers.

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Army Corps Of Engineers Grants Easement For Dakota Access Pipeline

4:30pm February 07, 2017

by Amy Sisk

The Army Corps of Engineers has granted the final easement needed to finish the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, according to a court filing Tuesday.

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Does 1-Minute Interval Training Work? We Ask The Guy Who Tested It

4:30pm February 07, 2017

by Katherine Hobson

In his new book, researcher Martin Gibala explains that workouts with periods of intense exercise aren't just for the super-fit. They also help make the most of limited workout time.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is one of the most controversial Cabinet picks in recent memory.

Betsy DeVos Confirmed As Education Secretary

4:30pm February 07, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The most controversial Cabinet pick in recent memory squeaks through with some help from Vice President Pence. Here are some implications for higher education, school choice and more.

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Reaction To DeVos Vote Is Swift, And Divided

4:20pm February 07, 2017

The Senate has confirmed Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary. Here's what educators, lawmakers and education groups have to say about it.

President Trump signs one of five executive orders related to the oil pipeline industry. Trump has been busy for more than two weeks rolling back President Barack Obama's environmental legacy.

Trump's Energy Shift Could Bring Higher Gas Prices, Analysts Say

4:01pm February 07, 2017

by Jeff Brady

While Barack Obama's energy policy focused on renewable power and climate change, President Trump is focused on extracting fossil fuels. Among big changes, some predict higher prices at the pump.