The Week In Washington
It was another big news week in Washington, with several key Supreme Court decisions and Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
Politics & Government
The Origins Of ICE
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Bo Cooper, former general counsel for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, about the origins of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
DOJ Says Government Can Hold Families For Longer Than 20 Days
The government says it will hold migrant families longer than 20 days, according to a court filing from the Department of Justice Friday.
Labor Clout Takes A Hit In Supreme Court Ruling On Dues
The Supreme Court dealt a blow to public sector unions this week, saying workers don't need to pay a cent in dues or fees, but they can still benefit from a union contract in their workplace.
5 Senators Who Will Likely Decide The Next Supreme Court Justice
A narrowly divided Senate is putting two Republican women who support abortion rights and three red-state Democrats in the spotlight as the critical votes in the Supreme Court confirmation process.
Trump Administration: Migrant Families Can Be Detained For More Than 20 Days
Now that a judge has ordered a stop to separating families, the Justice Department says it can hold families caught illegally crossing the border until their immigration proceedings are resolved.
African-American Senators Introduce Anti-Lynching Bill
After 100 years of unsuccessful legislative efforts Sens. Kamala Harris, Cory Booker and Tim Scott hope to finally make lynching a federal crime.
Teaching Parents Of Kids With Disabilities To Fight Back
A nationwide program helps parents of children with developmental disabilities — and people with disabilities themselves — advocate for their rights, from the school yard to Congress.
Trump Says He Will Announce Supreme Court Pick On July 9
The president said Friday that he has his list narrowed to "about five" candidates, including two women, and he may interview one or two candidates this weekend at his golf club in New Jersey.
Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement Could Reshape U.S. Abortion Debate
With the departure of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Supreme Court loses a swing vote who has tended to uphold abortion rights. His retirement could reshape the landscape in the battle over abortion.