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.
Senate Scores Narrow Win In Effort to Dismantle Affordable Care Act
Vice President Mike Pence cast a tie-breaking vote that now allows the Senate to begin debating health care legislation. But what happens next on health care, no one seems to know for sure.
College Tuition Grows At Slowest Pace In Decades
Here's welcome news to anyone planning to attend college soon — or their parents: tuition is growing at the slowest pace in decades. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks to Josh Mitchell of the Wall Street Journal has been reporting on this trend.
Federal Gerrymandering Case Could Give Dems Congressional Seats — In Texas
A three-judge panel is expected to rule soon whether Texas violated Hispanics' voting rights when drawing its congressional and state House maps in 2011. If Texas loses, it could be placed back under federal supervision under the Voting Rights Act, throw some uncertainty into 2018 races and put other states like North Carolina on notice they may follow in Texas' footsteps.
10 People Die In San Antonio In Unventilated Tractor-Trailer
Ten people have died after they were trapped inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio. More than two dozen others were taken to hospitals. Robert Siegel talks to Texas Public Radio's Joey Palacios.
Democrats Unveil Their Economic Pitch Ahead of 2018 Midterm Elections
Democrats have a lot to figure out after the big wins of Republicans and Donald Trump last November. Democratic party leaders on Monday left the Beltway to launch their new branding effort.
Polish President Vetoes Two Proposed Laws To Change Judicial System
Polish President Andrzej Duda on Monday vetoes two proposed laws that sought to limit courts' independence. Kelly McEvers talks with Justyna Pawlak of Reuters about what this means for the country.
Scandal Threatens To End Career Of Daughter Of Pakistan Prime Minister
In Pakistan, a corruption scandal could bring down a rising political star, Maryam Sharif, the prime minister's daughter.
Parents Of Terminally Ill British Infant Drop Legal Battle
The parents of Charlie Gard say they have given up their legal battle to allow their critically ill infant to receive experimental treatment for the severe genetic disorder he suffers from.
Madagascar's Toko Telo Has A Synergy All Its Own
Three of the most recognized folk artists from the island of Madagascar came together to form a trio called Toko Telo. Music reviewer Banning Eyre says they've created perhaps the best introduction yet to Madagascar's utterly alluring folk music.
'Dunkirk' Battle Is A Point Of Pride In Britain Today
The Battle of Dunkirk was a spectacular defeat for the British, yet the retreat is a point of pride in Britain today. Robert Siegel speaks with historian Andrew Roberts, about the movie Dunkirk.