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Iranian-Americans react to U.S. airstrike on Iran
In the U.S., reaction from Iranian-Americans to Saturday's bombings in Iran is a mix of fear and concern. We speak with people in Los Angeles, which has a large population of Iranian-Americans.
How Immigrant Communities In Chicago Are Preparing For Planned ICE Raids
by Maria Zamudio
ICE raids are set to start Sunday in 10 major cities, including Chicago. The raids are targeting recently arrived migrant families who have deportation orders, but others here illegally are at risk.
Critics Say DHS Is Not Keeping Vulnerable Migrants Safe By Sending Them To Mexico
by Joel Rose
When DHS officials started sending migrants back to Mexico to wait for immigration court, they said that "vulnerable" populations could be excluded. But in practice, that's not always happening.
League of United Latin American Citizens Hears From Democratic Candidates
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Democratic candidates are speaking to activists at the League of United Latin American Citizens this week. The organization is seeking to mobilize Latinx voters in the 2020 election.
Office Workers Are Taking Slack Home To Organize Their Family Life
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with The Atlantic's Taylor Lorenz about why parents are turning to online project-management tools like Slack and Trello to organize their homes.
University Of Texas President Greg Fenves Discusses Free Tuition Plan
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Greg Fenves, president of The University of Texas at Austin, about a new program to cover full tuition for students from families making under $65,000 a year.
New Orleans Residents Anxious As Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Them
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New Orleans resident Rachel Jordan about fears of rain due to hit this weekend. Her family went through Hurricane Katrina and fears how vulnerable they still are.
Louisiana Residents Try To Find The Best Way To Stay Safe In Tropical Storm Barry
by Rebecca Hersher
The rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Barry are the biggest threat to Louisiana, particularly in the low-lying areas close to the coast. Evacuations are in place and people are concerned.
U.S. Trying To Get The Taliban And Afghan Government To Start Negotiations
by Michele Kelemen
The Trump administration's top envoy on Afghanistan says he's making progress in talks with the Taliban while trying to reassure Afghans that the U.S. won't leave until there's a foundation for peace.
Why The U.S. Counts People Without Documentation For Congressional Districts
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Li, senior counsel for the Brennan Center's Democracy Program, about the Trump's decision to request citizenship information from other parts of the government.
Week In Politics: Labor Secretary Acosta Resigns
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Eliana Johnson of Politico about Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's resignation, infighting in the Democratic party and the census.
Looking Back At Secretary Alex Acosta's Tenure At The Labor Department
Secretary Alex Acosta stepped down Friday from the Department of Labor. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Bloomberg Law senior reporter Ben Penn about Acosta's tenure at the department.
Turkey Receives First Delivery Of Russian Missile System
by David Welna
Turkey accepted a delivery of the first components of Russia's advanced S-400 missile system, putting into question its acquisition of a U.S. F-35 jet fighter.