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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?
Pompeo Warns That Iran's Missile Program Is 'Out Of Control'
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning the U.N. that Iran's missile program is "out of control." He's trying to build up more pressure on Iran, though some critics say that is a dangerous approach.
California Attorney General On Challenging Trump Administration Policies
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra about his state's many lawsuits challenging Trump administration policies, from immigration to climate change.
Senate Narrowly Confirms Trump Judicial Nominee, Despite Poor Rating
by Carrie Johnson
The Senate narrowly confirmed Jonathan Kobes to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals despite an American Bar Association rating of "not qualified."
Shortage Of New Recruits Leads Police Departments To Poach From Other Cities
by Martin Kaste
Police departments are struggling to recruit enough new officers. Some are resorting to poaching, while others are reshaping the job itself to appeal to people who grew up in the shadow of Ferguson.
The Latest Developments Involving Manafort And Flynn In Mueller's Investigation
by Carrie Johnson
A federal judge said on Tuesday she needs more information about the kinds of alleged lies that Paul Manafort told prosecutors in order to determine whether he has blown up his plea deal.
California Gov. Jerry Brown Outlines Challenges In Fight Against Wildfires
California Gov. Jerry Brown explains the challenges facing his state in trying to prevent more deadly wildfires in coming years.
44 Former Senators Sign Letter Urging Senate To Guard Democracy
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., about a letter he signed with other former senators, urging the current Senate to rise above party affiliation and ideology.