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 Signs Memo Officially Banning Transgender People In The Military
President Trump signed a memo ordering the Defense Department to roll back an Obama administration move that allowed transgender people to serve openly in the U.S. military.
Unlike Many Trump Loyalists, Hope Hicks Stays Out Of The Spotlight
Unlike many of President Trump's advisers, Hope Hicks does not seek the spotlight. Hicks was recently named the interim White House communications director.
Week In Politics: Trump Takes Swipe At Fellow Republicans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with CNN commentator John Phillips, and author and Univision anchor Leon Krauze about President Trump's speech to veterans in Reno, Nev., his subsequent rally in Phoenix, and his interaction with Republican senators.
A Closeted Teen Struggles To Maintain His Double Life In 'Beach Rats'
NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews Beach Rats, which follows a teenager in Brooklyn who is having a lousy summer. The film won the best directing prize at Sundance earlier this year.
U.S. Diplomats Suffer Hearing Loss After Serving In Cuba
Sixteen U.S. diplomats and family members were injured by "incidents" in Cuba that required medical treatment. The injuries included hearing loss and mild traumatic brain injury, according to reports. Some suspect sonic attacks.
In Victoria, Texas, Mayor Says Many Residents Ignored Mandatory Evacuation Order
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Paul Polasek, the mayor of Victoria, Texas, about how the town is preparing for Hurricane Harvey. Victoria is roughly an hour drive inland off the coast of Texas and is right in the path of the storm.
Police Face Backlash Over Crowd Control Measures After Several Political Protests
Police crowd control measures are under scrutiny after a series of political protests. Officers must strike a balance on whether to act or hold back as protests become more contentious.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Weighs Federal Response To Hurricane Harvey
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Elaine Duke, the acting Homeland Security secretary, about the federal response to Hurricane Harvey.
In San Francisco, Local Teens Consider Protesting Right-Wing Marches
There are two right-wing marches planned in Berkeley, Calif., and San Francisco this weekend. Youth Radio's Amber Ly takes us inside conversations between local teens who are weighing attending the counter-protests — as well as their teachers and parents who are trying to figure out how to respond.
