Majority of Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
As the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship, a new poll finds that less than a third of Americans want it to end. But other parts of the White House's immigration crackdown are more popular.
'The Bachelorette' Concludes Landmark Season As Rachel Lindsay Gives Final Rose
The season finale of ABC's The Bachelorette aired on Monday night. This season featured the first African-American star, Rachel Lindsay, and a multi-racial cast of suitors for her hand in marriage.
Trump Holds Briefing On Opioid Crisis Amid Pleas To Declare National Emergency
President Trump received a briefing on the opioid crisis while vacationing in New Jersey. It comes as his commission on the issue is urging him to declare the problem a national emergency.
North Korea Has Miniaturized A Nuclear Warhead, U.S. Intelligence Says
The Defense Intelligence Agency has concluded, according to The Washington Post, that North Korea has successfully miniaturized a nuclear warhead. Many in the open source nuclear weapons community agree.
Justice Department Reverses Course In Major Ohio Voting Rights Case
The Justice Department has reversed its position on an important voting rights case the Supreme Court will hear this term. Critics say the change could open the door to purge voter rolls.
'Washington Post' Reporters Record Comings And Goings At Trump's D.C. Hotel
The Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., has become a focus of questions surrounding conflicts of interest between the White House and the Trump family business. The hotel's records aren't public, so Washington Post reporters spent every day for a month in the lobby to chronicle the comings and goings. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jonathan O'Connell, the reporter who organized the project.
Scientists Fear Trump Administration Will Counter Climate Report
A comprehensive government report on climate change has leaked to the public. The report clearly states that humans are changing the climate, and the consequences could be serious. Those views are at odds with statements by many in the Trump administration.
'Daily Beast' Reporter Uncovers The Curious Case Of Trump Fan Nicole Mincey
On Saturday night, President Trump personally thanked Nicole Mincey on Twitter. Twitter users looked into her and uncovered an online identity linked to an online store. Her account appeared to belong to a bot, but Daily Beast reporter Ben Collins dug further to discover the real Nicole Mincey.
Safety Experts Decry Rollback Of Sleep Apnea Screening For Truck Drivers
Federal regulators are scrapping plans to screen truck drivers and train engineers for sleep apnea, which has been blamed for deadly rail crashes. Truckers are pleased, but safety experts say lives are at risk.