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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.
Reporter's Notebook: A Look At Secretary Of State Pompeo's Trip To North Korea
Associated Press reporter Matt Lee was one of two journalists allowed to accompany Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on his trip to North Korea this week to retrieve three American detainees. Lee shares his impressions of that trip with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.
Former Director Of National Intelligence Weighs In On Release Of Detained Americans
Then-Director of National Intelligence James Clapper flew to North Korea in 2014 and secured the the release of detained Americans Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller. He tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly what he makes of this week's release of three other detainees.
Former Ambassador James Pickering Discusses CIA Nominee Gina Haspel
More than 100 former ambassadors signed a letter Wednesday opposing Gina Haspel's nomination to be Director of the CIA. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Thomas Pickering, a former ambassador and one of the signatories of the letter, and former under secretary of state for political affairs about why he opposes the nomination.
Did Trump's Lawyer Michael Cohen Need To Register As A Lobbyist?
by Peter Overby
Selling access to power is an old business in politics, but leaked documents related to Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal lawyer, show just how lucrative and expansive that business can be.
Ford Truck Production Stops As Company Scrambles To Find Another Part Supplier
by Tracy Samilton
Ford Motor Company is scrambling to find another supplier that can make a key part for its highest profit vehicle, the Ford F-150 pickup, after an explosion and fire at a key parts supplier. Ford has shut down its truck plants, and it's likely there will be a ripple effect because the plant made parts for other automakers, too.
Why A Scramble To Top Search Results Ends With Random Packages On Doorsteps
by Nick Fountain
Strange unordered packages are showing up on doorsteps across the country. Often, they are the byproduct of an e-commerce scheme to influence search results rankings.