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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
How Trump Has Responded To Mass Shootings Throughout His Presidency
by Tamara Keith
President Trump has now had to respond to numerous mass shootings as president. He often references mental health and has backtracked when talking about background checks and other gun control.
ACLU Says Burden On Immigrants To Fight For Bond Is Unconstitutional
by Shannon Dooling
In the criminal justice system, the government has to prove you are a flight risk to be able to keep you in jail. In immigration court, that burden is flipped. The ACLU says that's unconstitutional.
Would A Federal Red Flag Law Help Prevent Mass Shootings In The U.S.?
by Leigh Paterson
Two deadly mass shootings have again sparked calls for more red flag laws, which temporarily remove guns from people who pose a threat to themselves or others. But do red flag laws work?
Debate Over Policing Free Speech Intensifies As 8chan Struggles To Stay Online
by Martin Kaste
The future of Internet forum 8chan is in doubt after the El Paso shooter allegedly posted anti-immigrant manifesto there. It's the latest in a bitter debate over who gets to police free speech.
Gun Control Advocates Call For Big Box Stores To Stop Selling Guns And Ammunition
by Alina Selyukh
Recent mass shootings have renewed pressure on retailers that sell guns, including Walmart. Gun control advocates are once again calling for big box stores to stop selling guns and ammunition.
Remembering Javier Rodriguez, A Victim Of The El Paso Shooting
NPR's Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro remember Javier Rodriguez, one of the victims from Saturday's shooting in El Paso.
How The El Paso Community Is Coping After Mass Shooting Leaves 22 Dead
by Carlos Morales
El Paso, Texas, is a sprawling border town with a complex and rich history that has been thrust into the national immigration debate.
Trump Condemns Racism And White Supremacy Following 2 Deadly Shootings
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump condemned racism and white nationalism following two mass shootings. One appears to be tied to hateful ideologies, but Trump's language has often harshly criticized immigrants.
2020 Democratic Candidates Condemn Shootings, Address White Supremacy
by Asma Khalid
2020 Democratic presidential candidates have been swift to condemn the recent shootings. But in their calls, there's something new: they're not just talking about gun reform, but also white supremacy.