Politics & Government

Tereza Lee is the original "Dreamer" whose case inspired the first attempt in 2001 to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as minors.

The Original DREAMer Recalls 'All Pervasive' Fear As An Undocumented Child

12:56pm June 21, 2018

The DREAM Act all started with Tereza Lee. As Congress prepares to vote on immigration this week, she discusses her journey as an undocumented child and her views on the current moment.

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President Trump, with Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen and Vice President Pence, speaks after signing an executive order ending the practice of separating migrant families. But the move leaves many questions unanswered

Conservative Media Failed To Redefine Debate On Trump's Immigration Policy

11:53am June 21, 2018

by Brian Mann

Media outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart defended the president and his zero tolerance policy on the border. But the narrative began to unravel as it became clear Trump would reverse course.

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Trump Alters Policy: Families Crossing Border Illegally Won't Be Separated

11:50am June 21, 2018

Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga of Michigan about what prompted the president's about-face, and whether Congress will enact any immigration changes.

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Migrant Families Will Stay Together But They'll Be Held Until Their Court Date

11:50am June 21, 2018

by John Burnett

Families will no longer be separated once they illegally cross the U.S. border, but the government has yet to figure out where they will put families.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen speaks Monday during a White House news briefing about children being separated from their parents who enter the U.S. illegally.

Politics & Government

When The White House Can't Be Believed

9:15am June 21, 2018

by David Folkenflik

President Trump's order changing policy on separating children from their parents at the border may dampen the outrage factor. But NPR's David Folkenflik says the disbelief factor will endure.

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For VA Whistleblowers, A Culture Of Fear And Retaliation

8:56am June 21, 2018

by Eric Westervelt

VA employees in one Southeast district say a toxic culture of retaliation has undermined veterans' care and worker morale. There is growing skepticism among whistleblowers the VA can police itself.

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Trump Turnaround Changes 'Zero-Tolerance' Immigration Policy

7:26am June 21, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump reversed both his stance on family separation and his position that Congress was the only body capable of ending the practice. We examine what forced the president to reverse course.

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Politics & Government

Fact Checking Trump Administration Border Crisis Statements

7:26am June 21, 2018

Steve Inskeep and David Greene examine conflicting statements on the family separation policy issued by the White House over the last week.

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What Role Does Religion Play In American Politics?

6:52am June 21, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions on how religion has influenced public policy in America.

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Young Republicans Aim To Attract Newcomers To The Party

6:38am June 21, 2018

by Asma Khalid

Young people have been fleeing the Republican Party for years, and it seems to be getting worse under President Trump. Some young Republican activists in the Atlanta area are trying to reverse that.

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