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78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
by Scott Detrow
78th Tony Awards preview: What to expect on Broadway's biggest night
Loujain Alhathloul, Saudi Women's Rights Activist, Set To Start Trial
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Walid Alhathloul, whose sister, Saudi activist Loujain Alhathloul, has been in prison in Saudi Arabia since May 2018. She says she will appear in court Wednesday.
Kentucky Rep. John Yarmuth Weighs In On Trump's Proposed Budget, Democrats' Plan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with House Budget Committee Chair Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky about President Trump's proposed budget, as well as Democrats' plans for a budget of their own.
Anxiety Is Growing In Congress Over How Much Power A President Can Wield
by Kelsey Snell
Congressional leaders tout that the legislative branch is a separate but equal arm of the government, but in debates over spending, trade and foreign policy, it has ceded considerable power to the executive.
Venezuelans, Desperate For Food, Medicine And Aid, Are Crossing Into Colombia
by John Otis
Venezuela's authoritarian leader has closed the border with Colombia to frustrate opposition efforts to bring in humanitarian aid. But that hasn't stopped Venezuelans from crossing the border for aid.
Physician Discusses Treatment Of 6-Year-Old Boy In 2017 Tetanus Case
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Carl Eriksson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, about treating a case of tetanus in a 6-year-old boy.
The Toll Of Political Chaos On Daily Life In Venezuela
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jorge, a resident of Caracas, Venezuela, about the political and economic chaos throughout the country.
White House Spokesman Discusses Path Ahead For Trump's National Emergency Declaration
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with White House spokesman Adam Kennedy about the path ahead for President Trump's emergency declaration to build the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Former Vice President Joe Biden Is Widely Expected To Join 2020 Race
by Mara Liasson
Former Vice President Joe Biden is moving closer towards a 2020 presidential run. On Tuesday, he addressed a major union group that's poised to support a possible Biden campaign.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Calls On U.S. Airlines To Ground Boeing 737 Max 8 Jets
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his calls to ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 planes because of the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airline crashes.
Passengers Share Mixed Reactions To Boeing 737 Max 8 Jets That Continue To Fly
Boeing 737 Max 8 jets made dozens of flights across the U.S. on Tuesday as passengers expressed a mix of concern and confidence in the FAA and the airlines in allowing the planes to continue flying.
'Reasonableness' Standard For Police Is Under Pressure After High-Profile Shootings
by Martin Kaste
Police reformers say states should make it easier to bring criminal charges against police who commit "lawful, but awful" shootings. But police warn that such legislation may go too far.