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.
Disaster Relief Groups Distribute Aid To Flood-Ravaged Texas
The devastating floods in Texas have led to a need for massive aid, including from charities and nonprofit groups. Most say what they need is money, not things. And they hope donors will be around for what could be a years-long recovery.
Justice Bus Marks 10 Years Of Providing Free Legal Counsel To California Immigrants
The Justice Bus is celebrating its 10th year. Over the past decade, a bus full of volunteer lawyers, counselors and translators — all part of a program called OneJustice — have rolled up and down California giving free legal counsel to low-income people on immigration and naturalization law, veterans' rights and more. The group recently visited the San Fernando Valley to help immigrants who were qualified and ready to become citizens work through a maze of paperwork.
Houston Deli Owner Vows To Stay Open During Harvey Until Food Runs Out
In Houston, very few restaurants are staying open amid Harvey's floods. But Anthonie's Deli is open for business — for now. The owner Ali Mohsen. says the restaurant is going to stay open as long as possible, until food supply runs out.
Congress Anticipates Looming Funding Fight Over Harvey Relief Aid
Texas will likely require billions in federal aid to clean up after Harvey. An emergency funding bill will complicate what's already set to be a complicated and busy stretch in Congress.
Warren Buffett Backs Nuclear Fuel Bank In Kazakhstan
An unusual bank will open Tuesday in Kazakhstan. The deposits will be nuclear fuel, low-enriched uranium. The customers withdrawing low-enriched uranium will be nations which lack enrichment facilities. The idea is to convince such nations not to build their own. Warren Buffett is among the bank's founders.
Japan Weighs Response To North Korea Missile Launch
NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Sheila Smith, senior fellow for Japan studies at the Council on Foreign Relations about how the Japanese government is handling the North Korean missile launch over Japan.
President Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Finland's President
President Trump pledged his full support to the people of Texas and Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. He also defended his controversial pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Houston Police Chief Outlines Ongoing Harvey Relief Efforts
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Houston Chief of Police Art Acevedo about major flooding occurring in the area and ongoing rescue and relief efforts.