North Carolina Attorney General Joins Travel Ban Lawsuit
North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein is joining 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration's immigration ban.
Politics & Government
Obamacare Helped The Homeless, Who Now Worry About Coverage Repeal
Among those who benefited from Obamacare are many homeless people who were able to get Medicaid for the first time. Some are worried about what a repeal of the Affordable Care Act could mean.
'Glass House' Chronicles The Sharp Decline Of An All-American Factory Town
Once a bustling town, Lancaster, Ohio, is now beset by unemployment, low wages and drug abuse. Brian Alexander chronicles the rise and fall of his hometown in his new book, Glass House.
Sen. Wyden Says He'll Vote Against Trump's Education Pick
The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on the nomination of Betsy DeVos to be education secretary. Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon who says her policies won't work.
Not Every Trump Outrage Is Outrageous, Tom Nichols Says
David Greene talks to Tom Nichols, an author and professor at the Naval War College, who says the public and the media need to take a step back and a long breath when thinking about President Trump.
Democrats Conduct All-Night Session To Try To Stop DeVos Confirmation
Democrats spent the night on the Senate floor to oppose the nomination of Betsy DeVos as education secretary. Two Republicans say they won't support her nomination.
Republican Sen. Lankford Supports Trump's Education Secretary Nominee
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about Betsy DeVos. While he supports her nomination, two GOP senators say they won't vote to confirm her.
Albright And Other Former Diplomats Urge Court To Reject Travel Ban
David Greene talks to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, who is one of 10 former diplomatic and national security officials to call on an appeals court to rule against key parts of the ban.
Trump's Criticism Of Judges Is Shameful, Former Reagan Official Says
Donald Trump lambasted the judge that overruled his ban on some immigrants. Steve Inskeep talks to Charles Fried, who was the solicitor general for Ronald Reagan, who says Trump has gone too far.
Justice Department Urges Appeals Court To Reinstate Travel Ban
The Justice Department filed a brief with a federal appeals court Monday considering whether to overrule a judge's temporary stay on President Trump's executive actions on immigration.