Supreme Court blocks deportation of immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of immigrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act.
As Much Of The Western U.S. Experiences Drought, States Are Preparing For Wildfires
As drought grips the much of the western U.S. there are fears this summer could be a bad one for wildfires. But Colorado is helping homeowners prepare and in some places even paying people to do more.
How FEMA Failed To Help Victims Of Hurricanes in Puerto Rico Recover
NPR and PBS'S FRONTLINE investigate the federal government's flawed response to Hurricane Maria in part two of this series. A trove of internal government documents reveal a federal relief agency in chaos as millions struggle without power.
Israel's Prime Minister Levies New Accusations Against Iran On Nuclear Weapons
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution on the latest on the Iran Nuclear deal following comments from Israel's Prime Minister that the deal was "based on lies."
Why The U.S. And Britain Are Teaming Up To Study A Massive Glacier In Antarctica
A major scientific research project announced Monday will focus on the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, which has ice two miles thick. But as the ocean gets warmer, some models predict the glacier could make the global sea level rise by two or three feet over the next hundred years.
Closing Arguments Heard In DOJ's Lawsuit To Block Potential AT&T, Time Warner Deal
Closing arguments in the Department of Justice's lawsuit to block AT&T from buying Time Warner were heard Monday. The trial marks the first time in 40 years the Justice Department has sued to block a merger between companies in different lines of business. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Wall Street Journal telecom reporter Drew FitzGerald.
Central Americans From Migrant Caravan Arrive At U.S. Border To Find Crossing At Capacity
Migrants who traveled in a caravan through Central America to the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego face slow processing by U.S. immigration officials.
How Germany Is Approaching Potential U.S. Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum
The White House faces a Monday night deadline to decide if it will extend exemptions or impose tariffs on aluminum and steel for a number of U.S. allies, including the European Union. Elmar Brok, a member of the European Parliament from Germany, talks to NPR's Audie Cornish about the EU's options.
Even Before Hurricane Maria Hit, Puerto Rico Was In Financial Ruin
NPR and PBS's FRONTLINE have investigated the devastating toll of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico and how the federal response, Wall Street and a century of colonial neglect left 3.5 million Americans struggling to survive.