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.
What Is The Secret Service's Priority At Political Rallies?
When things get out of hand at a political rally, what is the Secret Service's first priority: crowd control or protecting the candidate? NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews former Secret Service Director Ralph Basham about the role of Secret Service on the contentious 2016 campaign trail.
'Let's Go Peay': State University Brings Infamous Cheer To March Madness
Sixty-eight college basketball teams hit the court this week in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. There's always intrigue, drama and a few Cinderella stories — including one team this year that has an interesting team cheer.
Former Flint Emergency Manager To Testify Before Congress On Water Crisis
Former Flint, Mich., Emergency Manager Darnell Earley is among those to testify before Congress on Tuesday about the actions leading up to Flint's water crisis.
Crowded Field Of Candidates Vie To Succeed John Boehner In Congress
A Republican primary in Ohio's 8th district on Tuesday shows just how fragmented the GOP has become. Fifteen candidates are running to replace former House Speaker John Boehner in this heavily conservative district. Boehner won the seat in 1990, but it's been empty since his surprise resignation last fall. The race has a lot of names, but no clear front-runner.
GOP Candidates Campaign Ahead Of Major Contests In Swing States
With the campaign for the Republican nomination punctuated by protests and clashes at Donald Trump rallies, he and his GOP opponents are campaigning ahead of Tuesday's primaries in big swing states.
International Crisis Group Report Details Violent Extremism In The Middle East
The International Crisis Group released a report Monday about violent extremism in the Middle East. The report studies how al-Qaida and ISIS have been able to thrive in the region, and how the U.S. has responded. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with lead author of the report Richard Atwood.
Russian President Vladimir Putin To Withdraw Majority Of Troops From Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday he will withdraw the majority of Russian troops from Syria starting on Tuesday. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Joshua Landis, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, about what's behind this move.
Far-Right Alternative For Germany Party Gains Seats In Regional Elections
German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a setback in the country's regional elections Sunday. The far-right Alternative for Germany party gained seats in a vote widely seen as a referendum on Merkel and her policy on migrants. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Daniela Schwarzer, an analyst with the Marshall Fund, about the results.
Blendoor App Breaks Down Computer Bias In Hiring
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Stephanie Lampkin, founder and CEO of Blendoor, an app that tries to counteract bias in the job application process, about the potential for bias in interpreting big data and what can be done about it.
Protests Continue At Trump Rallies Ahead Of Tuesday Primaries
Donald Trump continued to encounter protesters at his rallies over the weekend. His GOP opponents say he's inciting violence; they're hoping to break into Trump's lead ahead of Tuesday primaries.