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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?
Senate On Track To Confirm 6 More Of Trump's Judicial Nominees
by Carrie Johnson
This week, the Senate is on track to confirm six more federal appeals court judges nominated by President Trump. NPR looks at who they are as they make their way to the judicial bench.
President Trump Announces U.S. Will Withdraw From Iran Nuclear Deal
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump announced Tuesday his decision to pull the United States out of the multi-country deal to Iran nuclear deal that is meant to restrict Iran's nuclear program.
Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiator Philip Gordon Reacts To Trump's Decision To Leave It
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Philip Gordon, who helped negotiate the nuclear deal with Iran for the Obama administration, about President Trump's decision to withdraw from it.
University Of California Employees Go On Strike Demanding Pay Increases
by Vanessa Rancano
Thousands of University of California employees went on strike Monday to start the first of a three-day protest. Their primary demand: pay increases.
First Lady Melania Trump Unveils 'Be Best' Campaign, Focusing On Children
by Sarah McCammon
Melania Trump has generally kept a low profile as first lady, but Monday she steps into the spotlight to formally unveil her initiatives. She'll be focusing on issues related to children.
What The Difference Is Between Refugees And Asylum Seekers
More than 100 caravan migrants seeking asylum were allowed into the U.S. But what exactly is an asylum seeker? NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Senior Asylum Officer Heidi Boas about how migrants' eligibility is determined and what is the difference between refugees and asylum seekers.
NRATV Strays Seemingly Far Afield From Gun Ownership
by David Folkenflik
National Rifle Association members did not have to travel to Dallas to keep up with activities at the recent annual convention. They could go online and tune in to NRATV for a live stream. NRATV isn't just for the convention. It's available to anyone with an internet connection, providing a steady pro-gun message, whether viewers belong to the NRA or not.
President Trump Weighs In On West Virginia GOP Senate Primary
by Dave Mistich
President Trump has weighed in on West Virginia's GOP Senate primary, telling voters not to support former coal executive Don Blankenship. Trump's move comes as Republicans worry they could lose the Senate this November.