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.
Kremlin Exploring 'Crypto-rouble' As Way To Evade U.S. Sanctions
It would work similarly to Bitcoin, except transactions would not be anonymous under the authoritarian government. The Kremlin hopes the currency can help evade U.S. sanctions.
Trump Describes African Countries As 'S***holes' During DACA Negotiations
President Trump used vulgar language to refer to African countries in a meeting about immigration, as a bipartisan group of senators worked toward a deal on protections for young immigrants.
Carrier Loses 215 Employees In Latest Round Of Layoffs
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Drew Daudelin of member station WFYI about Carrier's most recent round of layoffs. On Thursday, 215 employees will finish their shifts at the plant in Indianapolis, and walk out of the factory doors for good.
Wal-Mart Says It Will Boost Wages, Give Bonuses With New Savings From Tax Law
Wal-Mart plans to share part of its savings under the new tax law with its employees. The giant retailer announced today it is boosting its starting wage to $11 an hour and handing out bonuses to most of its employees.
How Firewood Is Faring In Vermont After Severe Cold Spell
When New England experiences severe cold weather, rural homes quickly burn through a precious wintertime commodity: firewood. After the latest cold spell, NPR looks at how Vermonters' woodpiles are faring, and what the rest of the the winter will hold.
Head Of Medicaid Directors On States Imposing Work Requirements For Recipients
Matt Salo, executive director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about the Trump administration's move to allow states to impose work or community engagement requirements on Medicaid recipients.
House Approves Bill To Renew Spying Powers
The House approved a six-year extension of FISA Section 702, which permits the government to collect information on U.S. citizens if they are communicating with a foreigner abroad under surveillance. The bill will now go to the Senate.
Federal Judge Orders All Parties In Flint Water Case Into Mediation
In Flint Michigan, hundreds of people have filed lawsuits over that city's lead water crisis. Most of the lawsuits have been consolidated into one massive case. On Thursday, a federal district judge in Ann Arbor ordered all the parties into mediation.
Why Reaching A DACA Deal Could Be Tough
Reaching an agreement on a DACA fix is only half the battle. The House and Senate would then have to approve it — and that could be tough, given how entrenched both parties' bases are on immigration issues.