Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
Congressional Budget Office To Announce Score Of GOP Health Care Bill
The Congressional Budget Office plans to announce its score of the Senate Republican health care bill.
Supreme Court Sides With Religious School In Church-State Case
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Missouri church that had sought a state grant to resurface the playground at its preschool. The lower court had ruled that the funding violated the Constitutional separation of church and state. In Monday's decision, the court said that states can't deny public benefits to religious institutions that are otherwise qualified.
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Faces Trial On Criminal Contempt Charges
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio goes on trial Monday on charges of criminal contempt for allegedly ignoring a federal judge's order to stop his crackdown on immigrants in the country illegally.
Supreme Court Reinstates Part Of Trump's Travel Ban, Agrees To Hear Case
The Supreme Court on Monday let a portion of President Trump's travel ban take effect and agreed to hear arguments about all the elements of the ban when the court reconvenes in October.
Trump Faces High Stakes Over Senate Republican Health Care Bill
It's a high stakes week for President Trump, with the fate of a Republican repeal and replacement for Obamacare on the line in the Senate. Plus, the Supreme Court weighed in on the travel ban.
Turkish Police Crack Down On Istanbul Pride Events
Turkish police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at dozens of LGBT activists, who had gathered to hold a gay pride parade in defiance of an official ban from local authorities. This is the third year in a row that gay pride events were banned. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Laura Ozlen, one of the organizers of the march in Istanbul.
San Antonio Kickstarts Legal Fight Over Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge in San Antonio will hear arguments from local leaders in Texas asking for an injunction against the state's new immigration enforcement law meant to crack down on sanctuary cities. The Trump administration is siding with Texas.
In Texas, Opponents Rally Against Senate Republican Health Care Bill
Despite its politicians' positions, many people who live in Texas' rural hill country came out this weekend in support of the existing health care law. But some near the gathering support Obamacare repeal.
What To Expect With President Trump's First Meeting With Indian Prime Minister Modi
President Trump welcomes the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to the White House on Monday. It's the first meeting between Trump and the leader of the second most populous country in the world.