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Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
by Scott Detrow
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
Former CDC Director On How To Restore Faith In Agency
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with William Foege, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about his letter on how to restore faith in the agency despite political interference.
Michigan Attorney General On Alleged Militia Plot To Kidnap The Governor
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel about the arrests of six people accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
How Nomination Of Amy Coney Barrett To Supreme Court Might Affect U.S. Climate Action
by Jeff Brady
Climate and environment policies nearly always end up in court these days. They may have a harder time surviving if Amy Coney Barrett cements a conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
In New Book, Roman Mars Celebrates Little Bits Of Design That Are Left Unnoticed
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with 99% Invisible podcast host Roman Mars about his new book, The 99% Invisible City, and the importance of noticing how the way people live shapes everyday design.
Pandemic Drives More Americans To Food Banks
by Paul Flahive
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, more Americans are finding themselves in need of financial assistance. Food banks are feeling the pinch. And many of them say they can't keep up with demand.
Navajo Reservation Files Lawsuit Over Mail-In Voting In Arizona
by Katherine Davis-Young
In a lawsuit over voting by mail in Arizona, plaintiffs say timely mail delivery is not a given on a remote Navajo reservation and are demanding changes.
Trump Campaign Strategic Communications Director On Vice Presidential Debate
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Marc Lotter, the Trump's campaign strategic communications director, about Wednesday's vice presidential debate.
Republican Senator From South Carolina In A Fight For His Political Life
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jessica Taylor of The Cook Political Report about a heated Senate race in South Carolina.
Gold Star Mothers Reception Scrutinized After News Of An Attendee Testing Positive
by Quil Lawrence
A White House event for the families of deceased U.S. troops has come under scrutiny after it was disclosed that a Coast Guard admiral who attended the event has tested positive for the coronavirus.
History Of Employer-Based Health Insurance In The U.S.
As more Americans lose their jobs due to the pandemic, they also lose their health insurance tied to their employment. NPR dives into the origins of employer-based health insurance in the U.S.
How Maine's Ranked-Choice Voting System Works
by Brian Naylor
In Maine, polls show a close contest between Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Sara Gideon. One factor in determining the winner may be the state's ranked-choice voting system.
News From 4 Years Ago: Russian Hacking, 'Access Hollywood,' John Podesta's Emails
Four years ago, the U.S. government accused Russia of hacking Democratic National Committee emails, the Access Hollywood tape surfaced and WikiLeaks released some of John Podesta's emails.