Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Federal Judge In San Diego Bars Migrant Family Separations

7:36am June 27, 2018

by Jean Guerrero

The judge ordered U.S. border authorities to reunite separated families within 30 days. The ruling also states that if the children are younger than 5, the reunification must occur within 14 days.

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U.S. Ban On Travelers From Several Countries Upheld By High Court

7:36am June 27, 2018

David Greene talks to former Trump administration national security official Michael Anton, who says the ban will make the country safer. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in on the conversation.

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Progressive Activist Defeats Longtime Democrat In New York Primary

7:31am June 27, 2018

by John O'Connor

The 28-year-old activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was an organizer for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign, defeated a longtime New York representative in Tuesday's primary election.

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FEC Takes On Online Political Ads

6:42am June 27, 2018

The Federal Election Commission is holding public hearings on how to mandate transparency in online political advertising. NPR's David Greene interviews FEC Vice Chair Ellen Weintraub.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Her Primary Victory

6:42am June 27, 2018

In a major primary upset, activist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat out longtime Democratic New York Rep. Joe Crowley. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ocasio-Cortez.

News Brief: Primaries Roundup, VA Secretary Hearing, War In Syria

5:34am June 27, 2018

National progressives scored a major coup over the Democratic establishment on Tuesday night in one of several primaries. Also, Liz Sly of The Washington Post discusses the war in Syria.

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What To Know About Trump's VA Secretary Nominee Robert Wilkie

5:34am June 27, 2018

by Quil Lawrence

Pentagon official Robert Wilkie has his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He's President Trump's pick to lead the VA.

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Sen. Claire McCaskill On Tariffs' Impact

5:34am June 27, 2018

A Missouri company says it's laying off workers because of tariffs on metals. Sen. Claire McCaskill tells Steve Inskeep how tariffs are affecting jobs in her state and her re-election bid.

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Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban

5:09am June 27, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court upheld the Trump travel ban in a decision that granted the president broad power on matters involving immigration and national security.

An ACLU Lawyer On Family Reunification Order

5:09am June 27, 2018

A judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to reunite separated children with their parents within 30 days. Steve Inskeep talks with Lee Gelernt of the ACLU, which had sued to stop separations.