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Remembering former Rep. Charles Rangel, who has died at 94
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
The Democrat represented a New York City district including the historically Black neighborhood of Harlem for nearly 50 years.
U.S. Military Sends 200 Troops To Eagle Pass, Texas, To Reinforce Port Of Entry
by Joey Palacios
The U.S. military says it sent 200 troops to the Eagle Pass, Texas, port of entry as a show of force to reinforce the border. More than 1,000 migrants have camped out on the Mexican side.
Facing A Shortage Of Bus Drivers, School Districts Scramble To Get Students To Class
by Robbie Feinberg
The booming economy means a shortage of school bus drivers in many parts of the country. In Maine, the situation was so bad one school had to cancel classes for a day.
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring Admits To Wearing Blackface In The '80s
by Sarah McCammon
While Virginia's governor and his lieutenant have been dealing with their own scandals, Attorney General Mark Herring is now admitting his own "poor judgment" of wearing blackface in the '80s.
Democratic Rep. David Price Reacts To Trump's State Of The Union Address
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. David Price, D-N.C., a member of the conference committee working on a border security compromise, about President Trump's State of the Union address.
The Trump Organization Is Cracking Down On Undocumented Workers
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold about his reporting on the Trump organization firing undocumented workers at its golf courses.
House Democrats Are Already Ramping Up Investigations Into The Trump Administration
by Kelsey Snell
The House Oversight Committee is launching probes of the Trump administration. The chairman vows a deliberative approach but he has to navigate a panel with firebrands on the right and the left.
Trump Addresses Anti-ISIS Coalition, Explains U.S. Withdrawal From Syria
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump addressed the Defeat ISIS coalition at the State Department on Wednesday, reassuring them the U.S. remains committed to the fight despite his decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
What Happens To American Children Who Are Uprooted With Their Undocumented Parents
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to writer Brooke Jarvis about her piece, "The Deported Americans," in The California Sunday Magazine.
A Look Back At Virginia's Racial Past In Context Of The Today's Turmoil
by Debbie Elliott
The three highest ranking statewide politicians in Virginia are embroiled in major controversies involving race and sexual assault. But the state's racial past starts with slavery 400 years ago.
N.Y. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On How The Democratic Party Is Evolving
by Steve Inskeep
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., about learning how to navigate the politics of Capitol Hill and the Democratic Party.
Meet The Snow Farmers Who Are Rescuing Winter Sporting Events
by Dan Kraker
Mora, Minn., is gearing up to host the 47th annual Vasaloppet cross-country ski race despite hardly any natural snow. Instead the Snow Farmers, who make artificial snow, will line the trails.
GOP Rep. Ann Wagner Discusses Prospect Of National Paid Leave
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., who enthusiastically shouted "Yes!" when President Trump raised the prospect of national paid leave in his State of the Union address.