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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?
Gun Control Protests Staged Outside NRA Convention
While the National Rifle Association continued its convention in Dallas, Texas, protestors gathered nearby at city hall to call for stricter gun regulations.
The Latest On Trump's Legal Challenges
President Trump says White House lawyer Rudy Giuliani needs to get his facts straight. Politico's Josh Gerstein talks to Michel Martin about how Giuliani's recent comments could affect Trump.
Russia Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Arrested Amid Anti-Putin Protests
Alexei Navalny was arrested during protests in Moscow on Saturday. Demonstrators across Russia marched in opposition to President Vladimir Putin, who begins his fourth term in office Monday.
1,500 Hawaii Residents Ordered To Evacuate As Volcano Erupts
by Derrick Malama
At least 1,500 residents were ordered to evacuate after the Kilauea volcano erupted on Hawaii's Big Island. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mileka Lincoln of Hawaii News Now.
White House Continues To Step On Its Own Message With Mixed Signals From Trump
by Scott Horsley
President Trump has a full plate, with trade talks concluding in China, an upcoming summit with North Korea, and a high-profile speech to the NRA. But the White House continues to step on its own message with mixed signals from the president and his legal team.
How Mexico Has Been Using Checkpoints And Deportations To Address Migration
by James Fredrick
The U.S. is pressuring Mexico to crack down on Central Americans trying to come north. But migrants say they've already been facing a maze of checkpoints and Mexican law enforcement on their efforts to find a safe home.
U.S. Trade Talks With China End With No Agreement
by Anthony Kuhn
The latest round of talks between the U.S. and China ended with no agreement on how to cut the trade deficit between the two countries.
U.S. Unemployment Dips Below 4 Percent For The First Time In More Than 17 Years
by John Ydstie
The nation's unemployment rate fell below 4 percent for the first time in more than 17 years. That's according to the government's monthly employment report released Friday. Employers added 164,000 workers to payrolls.
Arizona Teachers Head Back To School Without All Their Issues Addressed
by Clare Lombardo
Arizona teachers headed back to school Friday after a six-day walkout. On Thursday, the governor signed a new education funding bill. Walkouts across the country have started a national conversation about teacher pay.
Trump Addresses The National Rifle Association, Discusses Preventing School Shootings
by Wade Goodwyn
President Trump and Vice President Pence addressed the National Rifle Association at its annual convention under as much pressure as ever following students protests after the deadly Parkland, Fla., shooting.
How All Of President Trump's Legal Teams Interact
President Trump has a lot of lawyers — personal attorneys, members of the White House counsel's office and people he asks for casual legal advice. How do they all communicate? What happens if there's conflict? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Bob Bauer, former White House counsel under President Obama, about how those teams interact.