Weapons and war: Parallels between Iran and Iraq
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Steve Coll about the parallels between Iraq and Iran when it comes to discussions of a potential war due to an adversarial country's weapons program.
Sen. Sherrod Brown Leads Democrats In Opposition To Trump
Democrats boycotted a committee hearing on two of President Trump's cabinet nominees on Wednesday. The GOP majority suspended the rules to vote for the nominees with Democrats absent. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown about what tools his party has to show their opposition.
Republicans Stand Behind President Trump On Immigration Orders
President Trump's executive orders affecting U.S. immigration policies have sparked sharp backlash from congressional Democrats and civil liberties groups. But on Capitol Hill, Republicans are standing firmly behind the president on the substance of the actions, even if they don't agree with how it was rolled out and messaged to the public. They say he is making good on campaign promises and his supporters are rallying.
Kenya's Somali Refugees Face Uncertain Future After Trump Order
Kenya is home to the world's largest refugee camp, Dadaab, which houses more than 280,000 people, mostly Somali. About 14,500 refugees were in the process of being screened to be resettled in the U.S. before President Trump's travel ban.
BET Continues To Redefine Brand With Nelson Mandela Miniseries
The new BET miniseries, Madiba, starring Laurence Fishburne as Nelson Mandela, premieres Wednesday night. BET says the show is at the heart of their Black History Month programming. The show is also part of the latest attempt to redefine the BET brand with high quality scripted shows.
Former U.S. Diplomat Weighs In On State Department Dissent Cable
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews former U.S. diplomat John Brady Kiesling about how a dissent channel works and responds to the White House message to career diplomats that they should "either get with the program or they can go."
Senate Confirms Rex Tillerson As Secretary Of State In Narrow Vote
Hundreds of American diplomats have signed a document criticizing President Trump's travel ban on people from seven majority Muslim nations. The Senate confirmed Trump's secretary of state on Wednesday.
Immigration Lawyer Fears For Fate Of 'Dreamers' Under Trump
NPR's Audie Cornish checks back in with Daniel Rodriguez, who is both a recipient of DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — and an immigration lawyer advising clients on the issue.
SCOTUSblog Co-Founder: Gorsuch To Have 'Immediate Impact' On Court
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Thomas Goldstein of SCOTUSblog about Judge Gorsuch, President Trump's pick to fill the Supreme Court vacancy.
Trump Tells GOP To 'Go Nuclear' If Democrats Block Supreme Court Nominee
President Trump encouraged Senate Republicans to "go nuclear" if Democrats filibuster his Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch. But it's not clear either side is prepared to take things that far and upend Senate order.
Jewish Settlers Ordered To Evacuate Illegal West Bank Outpost
Jewish settlers in a two-decades-old West Bank outpost — considered illegal even under Israeli law — were told to evacuate. Some swear to fight the order while Palestinians hope to get access to land they once owned.
In Kenya, Reproductive Clinics Fear Trump Policy's Detrimental Effects
President Trump's Mexico City policy will harm nonprofits providing healthcare for women. A USAID-funded clinic in Nairobi is afraid it will prevent it from helping Kenyan women in need of abortions.