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How Trump's sweeping new travel ban may affect the many nations it targets
by Kate Bartlett
President Trump announces a sweeping travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, with restrictions on seven others -- evoking the "Muslim ban" Trump introduced during his first term.
Apps Give Private Data To Facebook Without User's Knowledge or Permission
NPR's Mary Louise speaks with The Wall Street Journal's Sam Schechner about how several apps they tested sent sensitive personal data to Facebook without users' permission or knowledge.
President Trump Meets With North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un In Second Summit
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump is holding his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. There are big questions on the table — like whether or not the two can agree on what it means to denuclearize.
Talks Between Trump And Kim Jong Un Resume As Summit Enters Final Day
by Anthony Kuhn
On the other side of the world, President Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un are set to begin talks in Hanoi Vietnam about steps North Korea might be willing to take to denuclearize.
House Votes To Heighten Background Checks For Gun Purchases
by Martin Kaste
The House is voting Wednesday and Thursday to "enhance" the background check system for gun purchases. One proposed fix is extra time for the checkers.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Shares His Impression Of Michael Cohen
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who is a ranking member of the House oversight committee, about his impression of Michael Cohen after Wednesday's public hearing.
Michael Cohen Testifies President Trump Knew Of WikiLeaks' Email Dump Beforehand
by Ryan Lucas
In Wednesday's testimony, President Trump's personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen said Trump had advance knowledge of WikiLeaks' plans to release emails that would damage Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Michael Cohen Apologizes For Crimes In His Testimony Wednesday
In Wednesday's testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen said he committed crimes to protect Trump.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Lifts Restrictions On Payday Loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it will roll back Obama-era restrictions on payday loans, which can trap consumers in a debt cycle.
Michael Cohen Implicates President Trump For Wrongdoing In Wednesday's Testimony
by Tamara Keith
President Trump's longtime fixer Michael Cohen transformed from a loyal servant to one of his harshest accusers. On Capitol Hill Wednesday, Cohen put Trump in the middle of several controversies.
Chicago Voters Make History In Election Of City's First Black Female Mayor
by David Schaper
The dynasty of Daley politicians in Chicago appears to be ending — the city's two top mayoral candidates are African American women. The women will compete in a run-off election next month.
Coming Out Of Left Field: Baseball Superstar Bryce Harper Has Yet To Choose New Team
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with The Ringer's Claire McNear about the ongoing indecision from baseball superstar Bryce Harper over which MLB team he will join.