Space Force officer reacts after Supreme Court allows transgender military ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Bree Fram, a U.S. Space Force officer, about the Supreme Court decision to allow the Trump administration's ban on trans troops to continue being enacted.
Republicans Withdraw Graham-Cassidy Bill To Repeal Obamacare
Republican senators conceded Tuesday that their latest effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act does not have the votes. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's job may be in jeopardy after several failed attempts on health care.
The Producer Who Created 'Beat Kits' Behind Today's Pop Music
Behind almost all of the popular music you hear today, there is a hidden, high-tech, economy. The Planet Money podcast has a story about a music producer who helped create this world.
Lawmakers Urge Tillerson Not To Cut Diplomacy In State Department Redesign
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has been redesigning the State Department, and many in Congress are worried that he's gutting U.S. diplomacy. The House Foreign Affairs Committee weighs in at a hearing with Tillerson's deputy.
Trump Defends Criticism Of NFL Players For National Anthem Protests
President Trump defends his criticism of NFL players who kneel during the national anthem. He also touted his administration's hurricane response efforts in Puerto Rico. Trump took questions from reporters alongside Spain's leader.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez Urges White House For More Help In Puerto Rico
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Democratic Rep. Nydia Velázquez of New York, about her efforts to get the U.S. government to do more to help Puerto Rico. She visited there after the hurricane, and is leading a group of lawmakers who asked the executive branch for the same consideration as was given to Texas and Florida.
4 College Basketball Coaches, Adidas Executive, Charged In Bribery Case
The Department of Justice announced fraud and corruption charges for a scheme allegedly involving four college basketball coaches and the head of global sports marketing for Adidas, plus five other defendants. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News about the case.
Sessions Condemns 'Political Correctness' On College Campuses
Attorney General Jeff Sessions condemned what he derided as political correctness gone wild on university campuses across the U.S., but especially the University of California, Berkeley. Protestors have taken to shouting down speakers and even shutting down campuses, in some cases, over controversial topics.
Amended Travel Ban Threatens U.S. Military Relations With Chad
The U.S. maintains a drone base in Chad in the fight against Boko Haram and other militants, and the two nations cooperate closely on counter-terror and other military operations. Yet, the Trump administration has added Chad to its amended travel ban list.
U.K. Researchers Look To Revive Forgotten English Words
Researchers at University of York in the United Kingdom have uncovered 30 words they think need to be used more regularly in the English language, including nickum — a cheating, dishonest person. Lead linguist Dominic Watt runs through the list.
