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.
As Democrats Look To 2018, Abortion Emerges Divisive
As Democrats prepare for next year's mid-term elections, some want the party to embrace abortion opponents. Others argue reproductive rights are a non-negotiable Democratic value.
The Week In Politics: Trump Tells Right-Wing McMaster Critics To Back Off
President Trump begins his 17-day working vacation at the Trump Golf Resort in New Jersey. On Friday, he defended National Security advisor HR McMaster, a recent target of right-wing media.
Trump Touts Positive Economic News With Strong July Jobs Report
President Trump has been touting positive economic news, as the stock market hits new highs this week and the Labor Department reports solid job gains.
Guilt By Omission: When Prosecutors Withhold Evidence Of Innocence
Prosecutors are obliged to turn over evidence that could exonerate a defendant. But if that evidence never makes it to trial, for whatever reason, quite often nobody will ever know.
Fewer Americans Are Moving To Pursue Better Jobs Across The Nation
Fewer and fewer Americans are moving to pursue better job opportunities around the country. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jed Kolko, the chief economist for Indeed.com, about what this decline in mobility means for the U.S. economy.
U.S. Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs In July, Unemployment Drops To 4.3 Percent
Employers added 209,000 jobs to payrolls last month, according to the government's jobs report released Friday morning. The unemployment rate ticked down a notch to 4.3 percent, matching a 16-year low.
Former National Security Council Official Provides Insight Into White House Leaks
Washington insiders warn that normal operations within the federal government could be hampered, following the leaks of phone call transcripts between President Trump and foreign leaders. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with former National Security Council official Ned Price about who tends to leak information and why.
Martin Shkreli Found Guilty On Several Counts Of Securities Fraud
The man who caused a firestorm of criticism after he bought a small pharmaceutical company and jacked up the price of a life-saving drug was found guilty Friday of securities fraud. Martin Shkreli was convicted on three of the eight fraud charges he faced and could be sentenced to a prison term of as much as 20 years.
Immigrant Advocates Prepare For Threats Against DACA Program
A coalition of activists, lawyers, faith leaders and lawmakers are doing what they do best — protesting, filing legal briefs and drafting legislation — to ensure that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program remains in place. They're spurred by the threat of a lawsuit that could end legal protections for so-called "Dreamers" that could be heard in court as early as next month.