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.
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.
How Would President Trump's Trade Response To North Korea Work?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with David Kang, Director of the Korean Studies Institute at the University of Southern California, about President Trump's response to North Korea and U.S. strategy.
Tens Of Thousands Of Rohingyas Are Fleeing Violence In Myanmar
Ethnic minority Rohingyas are once again facing widespread violence from government forces in Myanmar, and thousands have fled across the border to Bangladesh. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Poppy McPherson, who is following the story in Myanmar.