Republican Rep. Nancy Mace discusses Trump's response to immigration protests
NPR speaks with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina about her bill to defund "lawless cities" and about President Trump's deployment of troops following protests against immigration raids.
Justice Department Wants Texas To Immediately Halt Enforcement Of Its Abortion Ban
The Justice Department is seeking to temporarily stop enforcement of the new Texas law that effectively bans most abortions in the state. The department is already suing to block the law altogether.
Larry Elder, Newsom's Main Opponent, Stoked Fears Of Election Fraud
Earlier this month, Republican Larry Elder refused to promise to accept the recall election results. His campaign had set up a website where people could report suspicious election activity.
Deadly Texas Bridge Collapse Was Overshadowed By 9/11 Attacks
On Sept 15, 2001, a causeway bridge leading from Port Isabel to South Padre Island collapsed and killed eight people. Twenty years later, survivors and rescuers can talk about it for the first time.
Newsom Keep His Job After A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall
California Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated a Republican effort to recall him. It appears his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was the No. 1 issue for voters. Newsom said he was humbled by the results.
Haiti's PM Replaces Prosecutor Who Wants Him Charged In President Moïse's Slaying
The ex-chief prosecutor in Haiti was asking a judge to bar the prime minister from leaving the country until he agreed to submit to questioning about the July assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles. First Such Test In 6 Months
North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into waters off its eastern coast. That happened two days after claiming to have tested a missile that's newly developed.
Why It's Hard To Gauge How Workers' Burnout Is Affecting Patient Care
The pandemic has left doctors, nurses and other health workers exhausted and overwhelmed. But drawing a direct line between burnout and a bad patient outcome isn't easy to do.
To Fund The $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan, Democrats Aim To Undo Trump Tax Cuts
Democrats are finalizing plans to fund President Biden's domestic agenda, largely by rolling back tax cuts for wealthy people and corporations passed by Republicans during the Trump years.
The Family Of Rodrigo Duterte Is Shaking Up The Philippine Presidential Race
The Philippines holds national elections next year, and the question is: Who will succeed President Rodrigo Duterte? His term ends in June, and he is scrambling to arrange a successor.
U.K. Boy Is Heartbroken After He Leaves Toy Peter Rabbit On A Bus
His Grandmother took to Facebook hoping to find it. The BBC reports that strangers started mailing the boy postcards on Peter Rabbit's behalf. A card from Japan said Peter enjoyed the Olympics.