Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.
Georgia Has Much To Do By Election Day After Urging Voting By Mail
Across the country, states are ramping up options for voting by mail as voters seek to avoid crowded polling places due to the coronavirus pandemic.
What's Behind States' Differing Approaches To Reopen Economies?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Donald Kettl, professor of public policy at the University of Texas at Austin, about how state competition during the coronavirus crisis could lead to lasting changes.
News Brief: Lockdown Orders, Senate Returns To D.C., Saudi Oil
Mobile phone data show more Americans are leaving home despite orders. The Senate is back in session Monday for the first time since March. And, U.S. considers blocking arriving Saudi oil tankers.
With School Closed, Parents Throw 2 Florida Teens Their Own Prom
Dominick Grosso has had a crush on Page Houck since the seventh grade. When their high school prom was canceled because of the pandemic it was devastating. Fortunately, the 2 live only a block apart.
Florida Prepares For Phased-In Reopening To Begin Monday
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson about whether this is the right time to reopen the Sunshine State's economy.
Review: 'Hollywood' Is Ryan Murphy's Miniseries For Netflix
Some wide-eyed, not-so-innocents try to make it in 1940's Hollywood. The Netflix miniseries Hollywood is the latest project from superstar producer Ryan Murphy, who's know for Nip/Tuck and Glee.
Rep. Amash Of Michigan Explores Third-Party Presidential Bid
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Michigan Congressman Justin Amash about launching an exploratory committee for a potential third-party presidential run.
Governors Face Criticism For Reopening Or Not Reopening States
When will states reopen? We talk to reporters in Texas, which will start reopening Friday, California, which has a four-phase reopening plan, and Arizona, which extended its stay-at-home order.
During Pandemic, Work Dries Up For Actors And Producers
Actors of the stage and screen talks about how their work is changing during the coronavirus outbreak.