How Trump's sweeping new travel ban may affect the many nations it targets
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.
How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Air Travel
As the government shutdown continues, there are reports of longer lines at security checkpoints at some airports around the country. TSA acknowledges more employees are calling in sick.
Authorities In Thailand Say Young Saudi Woman Awaiting Deportation Can Stay — For Now
A young Saudi woman is holed up in a hotel in Bangkok hotel after flying to Thailand en route to Australia, where she said she hoped to seek asylum from her abusive family.
Arrest Of Houston Shooting Suspect Raises Questions Of Initial Hate Crime Calls
In Houston, there are questions about the drive-by shooting death of a 7-year-old girl last month. Family members told police the shooter was a white man, but a black man was charged with the crime.
Trump Administration Walks Back Timeline For U.S. Troops Leaving Syria
The timetable for U.S. military leaving Syria has changed. National Security Adviser John Bolton says troops will remain until ISIS is fully defeated and Iran's ambitions in the region are checked.
Tenn. Governor Grants Clemency To Cyntoia Brown, Who's In Prison For Murder
After months of pressure, Tennessee's governor granted clemency to Cyntoia Brown, who was convicted of murder at 16. She killed a man who had paid to have sex with her.
Actor Kevin Spacey Appears In Court On Charge Of Indecent Assault
Actor Kevin Spacey appeared in a Massachusetts court on Monday on a charge of indecent assault involving an 18-year-old man.
More Dangerous Routes Are Becoming More Common For Migrants Seeking Asylum
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Los Angeles Times reporter Molly Hennessy-Fiske about the shift of migrants to more remote border crossings as the U.S. tamps down on asylum applicants at ports of entry.
Trump And Democrats Appear No Closer To Resolving Differences Over Border Wall Funding
President Trump is ratcheting up his argument that there's a crisis at the U.S. southern border that necessitates a wall. But Democrats aren't buying it, and the partial government shutdown goes on.
2019 Golden Globes Offer A Night Of Surprising Wins And Snubs
NPR's Audie Cornish wraps up last night's surprising Golden Globes with Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes and New York Times assistant culture editor Aisha Harris.
About 800,000 Federal Employees Still Without Pay As Government Shutdown Continues
As the partial government shutdown heads into its third week, the staff level negotiations have yielded little progress. The president is still pushing for $5.7 billion for a steel border barrier.
Government Shutdown Is Causing A Lot Of Uncertainty As Tax Filing Season Approaches
An extended government shutdown could make it harder for taxpayers to file their returns — and receive their refunds.