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.
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.
'Dreamer' Reacts To Trump's Decision To End DACA Program
A group of conservative attorneys general has forced the Trump administration's hand on a program known as DACA. It lets people who came to the U.S. illegally as children stay and work here.
China, Russia Call For New Round Of Talks On North Korean Nuclear Program
China and Russia are calling for a return to negotiations to resolve the North Korean crisis. Switzerland has offered to mediate, and the United States is threatening a new round of sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin says sanctions are ridiculous but warned of "global catastrophe" in the face of "military hysteria."
Advocates Struggle To Help Undocumented Immigrants Find Relief After Harvey
One out of every 10 Houston residents is undocumented. Many lost everything in the storm, but unless they have a U.S.-born child, they don't qualify for FEMA assistance. Advocates are trying, but struggling, to help potentially hundreds of thousands of people left with nothing, and no other recourse.
Puerto Rico's Governor Outlines Preparations Ahead Of Hurricane Irma
Puerto Rico's governor has declared a state of emergency for the territory in light of Hurricane Irma. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Gov. Ricardo Rossello on how he is preparing for the possible damage caused by the hurricane in Puerto Rico.
New CEO Richard Anderson Outlines His Vision For Amtrak
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Richard Anderson, former head of Delta Airlines, who has been recruited to lead Amtrak during a period of major renovations.
After Harvey Wreaked Havoc In Texas, Florida Braces For Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma is a major hurricane and on a path that may take it to south Florida by the weekend. Residents and officials in Florida are taking the storm very seriously and preparations are already well underway.
Pittsburgh International Airport Allows Public Beyond Security Checkpoint
Pittsburgh International Airport is now allowing people meeting travelers to do so at the gate, which is something that has not happened at major airports since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
New Mexico Attorney General Pledges To Block Trump's Action On DACA
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, a Democrat, who says he will use "all means necessary" to block President Trump's action on DACA.
DACA Supporters Protest Trump's Decision To End Program
Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program took to the streets of Washington, D.C., and New York on Tuesday to demonstrate against President Trump's move to end the program.