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Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
by Joel Rose
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
Sen. McCain's Absence Looms Over Senate
by Susan Davis
Arizona GOP Sen. John McCain hasn't stepped foot in the U.S. Senate this year. His absence looms large over the chamber this month.
Week In Politics: CIA Nominee Gina Haspel, North Korea And Trump's Lawyer Michael Cohen
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with political commentators Karen Tumulty of The Washington Post and Erick Erickson, who runs blog The Resurgen and hosts "The Erick Erickson Show" on WSBRadio about President Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen, Trump's foreign policy in North Korea and Iran and the confirmation battle over Trump's nominee to run the CIA, Gina Haspel.
Why It Matters What Shape Michael Cohen's Finances Are In
by Jim Zarroli
President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen is back in the news for accepting a $600,000 payment from AT&T for political consulting. Before this, Michael Cohen faced financial problems due to investment in taxi cab companies that have been upended by the rise of Uber and Lyft.
There's No Surprise In The NBA Final Teams, But There's Still Lots Of Excitement
by Tom Goldman
The NBA is down to its final four teams in the quest for the next champion. There are no surprises, but basketball fans are giddy with excitement about the players and the coaches about to compete for a title.
What It Takes To Write A Eurovision Winning Song
by Rebecca Rosman
The often over-the-top Eurovision song contest is taking place this week and winners will be announced Saturday. Several songwriters discuss what it takes to write a Eurovision winner.
Addition Of Emmet Flood To Trump's Legal Team Could Signal A Different Approach
by Ryan Lucas
Former colleagues and legal adversaries describe Flood as smart, cerebral and a fierce defender of executive privilege, and say his hiring likely signals a more adversarial approach by the White House toward special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Earth's 'Bigger, Older Cousin' Maybe Doesn't Even Exist
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
In 2015, to great fanfare, NASA announced a planet discovery considered a milestone in the hunt for another Earth. But now some researchers say it's not clear that this planet actually exists.
Ambassador Joseph Yun Weighs In On Upcoming U.S.-North Korea Meeting
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Ambassador Joseph Yun, former special representative for North Korea policy, about the upcoming meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and what denuclearization means to both parties.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Meets With South Korean Counterpart
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his South Korean counterpart met at the State Department on Friday. The meeting comes on the heels of Pompeo's visit to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Some Israelis Say Moving The U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem Is Not What The City Needs
by Daniel Estrin
President Trump has embraced Israel's claim over Jerusalem, but Israelis have a love-hate relationship with the city. NPR visits one apartment building where a secular Israeli has moved out and a religious Israeli has moved in, as the city's religious character deepens.