Judge orders Abrego Garcia released from jail, but his future remains uncertain
A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man the government mistakenly deported to a prison in El Salvador — to be released from prison until his trial on federal charges.
Trump's Latest Vulgar Comments Cast Shadow Over Legislative Agenda
The Washington Examiner's Sarah Westwood and former GOP White House staffers Mary Kate Cary and Fred McClure join NPR's Michel Martin to discuss the explosive week in politics.
DACA Extension And Bolstered Border Security Part Of Latest Negotiation Talks
Legislators have yet to come up with a bipartisan agreement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. NPR's Michel Martin asks Republican Congressman Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) about solutions ahead.
Puerto Rico Government Takes Statehood Campaign To Capitol Hill
Puerto Rico's governnor sent a delegation of "shadow" representatives to D.C. this week. Alfonso Aguilar, one of the appointees, he spoke with NPR's Michel Martin about the latest push for tatehood.
How Trump's Corporate Tax Cut Is Playing Out For Wal-Mart
Companies like Wal-Mart say tax cuts are making it possible for them to boost wages. But other economic factors could also be contributing to pay increases.
Trump's Budget Proposal Inducing Anxiety In The Rural West
President Trump promised to be a champion for rural America. But his plan to cut rural development funds causes anxiety in at least one timber country town that's struggling to diversify its economy.
It's Becoming Increasingly Hard For California Homeowners To Get Insurance
Insurance companies are increasingly dropping homeowners in California because of wildfire risk. There's concern the problem will grow worse after this year's destructive fire season.
Lawmakers Trying To Reach DACA Deal After Fallout From Trump's Vulgar Comments
Amid fallout from President Trump's vulgar and disparaging comments about people from African nations and Haiti, lawmakers are exploring ways to salvage an immigration deal.
In Africa, Government Leaders, Pan-African Organizations Condemn Trump's Comments
President Trump's now disavowed comments regarding immigrants from African countries has provoked anger and incredulity across social media and from African leaders. Many called his comment reprehensible and racist.
Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Stay In Iran Nuclear Deal For Now
The Trump administration has decided to keep the U.S. in the nuclear deal with Iran for now. The administration once again threatened to drop out of agreement at a later date.