U.S. says 'substantial progress' made in trade talks with China
The White House is optimistic following two days of trade talks with China in Geneva.
War Crimes Archive Reveals Early Evidence Of Holocaust Death Camps
After almost 70 years, evidence used to prosecute Nazi-era war criminals has become public. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Dan Plesch, one of the few outside researchers who's seen this archive.
British Prime Minister Theresa May Calls For Early Election
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with George Parker, political editor for the Financial Times, about British Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to call an early election in the United Kingdom, in order to shore up political backing for Brexit negotiations.
'Locking Up Our Own' Details The Mass Incarceration Of Black Men
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with author James Forman, Jr., about his new book, Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. It tells the story of how African Americans in law enforcement made the war on drugs very much their war.
On Tax Day, An Economist Outlines How The Payroll Tax Works
It may be tax day, but many workers pay more in taxes every time they get a paycheck. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Eugene Steuerle, co-founder of the Tax Policy Center, about the payroll tax and how it works.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Cleveland Murder
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave his condolences to the family of a man murdered in Cleveland on Sunday, whose attacker shared videos of the killing on the social network.
Police Say Facebook Murder Suspect 'Shot And Killed Himself'
The suspect in a killing that was recorded and posted to Facebook is himself dead. Police in Pennsylvania say he shot himself after a two-day manhunt.
Trump's Latest Executive Order Targets High Skilled Worker Visa Program
President Trump announced an executive order on Tuesday that will sharpen the focus on the H1-B visa program. The tech industry is a key beneficiary and hopes this will prod Congress to overhaul the program.
Trump Travels To Wisconsin To Tout 'Buy American, Hire American' Policy
President Trump traveled to a tool making company in Kenosha, Wis., on Tuesday and announced an executive order that calls for stricter enforcement of laws requiring the federal government to buy American-made products when possible. The second part of the order will sharpen the focus on the H1-B visa program. The executive order calls on the departments of commerce, labor, homeland security and state to more strictly police the visa program, which is used to recruit foreign tech workers.
Iowa Republican Rod Blum Faces Tough Balancing Act In Swing District
While members of Congress are home in their districts for spring break, one Republican is getting some extra scrutiny at home. Rep. Rod Blum of Iowa is the only member of the Freedom Caucus who also represents a swing district that's a top target for Democrats in 2018.