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Protesters in New York City marched last month in support of the families separated at U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump Administration Will Miss Deadline To Reunite Migrant Kids Under 5 With Parents

7:29pm July 09, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Of the 102 young children in custody, the Justice Department says at least 54 will return to their parents by Tuesday as ordered by a court. But a judge still voiced optimism about "real progress."

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President Trump's Expected Supreme Court Announcement Sets Off Debate

5:00pm July 09, 2018

President Trump will announce his pick for the Supreme Court Monday night, setting off a confirmation process in the Senate that will have both sides fired up.

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Supreme Court Justice Breyer Speaks At Georgetown Law Center Forum

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Justice Stephen Breyer On A Changing Court

4:05pm July 09, 2018

We talk to Justice Breyer, who has spent more than 20 years on the court.

Air Force One waits after landing in Bagotville, Canada, in June. At the G-7 meeting there, President Trump threw traditional U.S. allies into disarray over his trade and security policies.

Stung By Trump At G-7, Allies Look For Better Outcome At NATO Summit

2:12pm July 09, 2018

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Trump is heading to Brussels for a NATO summit this week. The alliance wants to present a united front, but Trump has complained that other members are not spending enough on defense.

Journalists set up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building on Monday in anticipation of President Trump's announcing his next Supreme Court nomination Monday evening.

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The Stories We're Missing When We Focus On Trump's Supreme Court Pick

2:03pm July 09, 2018

by Ron Elving

It matters, because important stories are getting less attention, coverage and prominence than they should — a state of affairs likely to worsen in the weeks and months ahead.

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Sen. Leahy Waits To See Who Trump Nominates For Supreme Court Slot

12:07pm July 09, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the president's expected prime-time announcement to unveil his high court choice.

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There Are Worries A Trade War Could Cost GOP Its Majority In Congress

11:08am July 09, 2018

Some Republicans are fearful of a full-blown trade war. As the impact of China's tariffs start to take effect, David Greene talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at National Review.

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Trump To Reveal Supreme Court Pick During Prime-Time Announcement

11:08am July 09, 2018

by Sarah McCammon

Because Republicans have a razor-thin majority in the Senate, there's political pressure on President Trump to pick a Supreme Court nominee who would be easy to confirm.

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Democrats May Reject Republican Convention In Charlotte

11:06am July 09, 2018

by Associated Press

Some members of Charlotte's Democratic-dominated City Council are suggesting they should turn down the 2020 Republican National Convention if the party chooses the North Carolina city later this mo

Morning News Brief

7:30am July 09, 2018

President Trump is set to announce his latest Supreme Court nominee. A rescue drama in a flooded Thai cave complex continues. And NPR begins a new series on the effects of heat, as the climate warms.

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