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.
Immigration Lawyer Weighs In On Trump's Decision To End DACA
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with immigration lawyer David Leopold about the many questions that so-called Dreamers have now that the Trump administration has announced the end of DACA.
Trump Sides With Democrats On Hurricane Relief And Fiscal Deadlines
President Trump sided with Democrats over leaders of his own party on a deal to fund hurricane relief, as well as avert a government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling for three months.
Boston Red Sox Busted For Using Smart Watch To Steal Signs From Yankees
The Red Sox were recently busted for using cameras and a smart watch to steal signs from the Yankees during a game. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Michael Schmidt of The New York Times who broke the story.
Trump Pledges To Withdraw From U.S.-South Korea Trade Agreement
President Trump says he wants to begin withdrawing from the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement. The pact was supposed to help U.S. companies sell more to Korea, but the trade gap is wider than it was when it took effect. The reasons have to do with regulations in Korea, the relatively weak economy in Korea and the U.S. consumer's love of spending.
Study Finds Potential Economic Upside To Starting School Later In The Day
There's clear research that starting school at 8:30 a.m. or later has many benefits for teen health. But school districts aren't changing, citing the costs of making start times later. A new study from the RAND Corporation found the potential upside to a nationwide shift for the U.S. economy could be $83 billion over a decade.
Hurricane Irma Begins Pounding Puerto Rico With Wind And Rain
Puerto Rico is under a state of emergency as rain and wind from Hurricane Irma began hitting the island on Wednesday. The storm is now a category 5 hurricane and could very well hit south Florida this weekend.
California State University Chancellor Raises Concerns About End Of DACA
The California State University system is home to the highest number of undocumented Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students in the country. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Chancellor Timothy White on how he plans to handle the Trump administration's announcement that it will rescind the program.
How Tech Giants Use Their Power To Advance Corporate Interests
Big tech companies influence more of our lives than ever before. And there are growing concerns that they're using that power to advance their own corporate interests. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Gizmodo journalist Kashmir Hill about her own experience with the tech giant, Google.
Bridge For Sale: History Clashes With Safety In Washington State
It's not so easy to get rid of a historic bridge. Washington state has one and doesn't know what to do with it. Historic preservation is butting up against safety and infrastructure needs, so the state is offering $1 million for anyone who will come and take the old bridge off their hands.
Senior Citizens Face Big Challenges In Preparing For Hurricanes
Big storms like Harvey and Irma are terrifying to everyone in their path, but they can be especially hard for elderly people living alone. NPR takes a look at what to do if you're a senior citizen facing a natural disaster.