Former Canadian Deputy PM John Manley discusses Mark Carney's White House visit
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister John Manley about Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the White House and how Canada plans to respond to Trump's tariffs.
News Brief: Trump Comments, Immigration Raids, Puerto Rico Governor
President Trump is accused of making racist comments. Nationwide immigration raids ordered by Trump fail to materialize. And, Puerto Rico's governor faces pressure to resign over offensive messages.
Judge Orders Madrid To Continue, For Now, With Car Pollution Measures
An attempt by the new conservative mayor of Madrid to roll back the city's innovative vehicle pollution controls has Spanish environmentalists fuming, and heading for the courts.
Why Rep. Espaillat Is Critical Of Trump's Immigration Policy
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York about the latest news on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that were planned for the weekend.
Hidden Brain: How People React To Election Interference By Foreign Countries
Robert Mueller will testify soon before Congress about the Russia probe. New research finds that Americans have partisan reactions to foreign interference in elections.
R. Kelly Faces First Federal Charges
Singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in federal custody, following his arrest Thursday in Chicago. He faces federal charges of child pornography and transporting women and girls across state lines for sex.
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Resigns
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down. He's faced controversy since charges were unsealed in New York City against financier Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ Says Local Governments Need To Prepare For Ransomware Attacks
The Department of Justice says ransomware attacks on small and mid-sized local governments by criminal groups are becoming more sophisticated. The agency is warning municipalities to be ready.
Anticipated Immigration Raids Have Minnesota Dairy Farmers On Edge
In rural Minnesota, local dairy farmers rely on Hispanic immigrants for labor. And as agents arrest employees on their way to their jobs, farmers are pushing back.
Federal Charges Escalate Sex Abuse Case Against Singer R. Kelly
Federal agents have arrested singer R Kelly on a 13-count indictment, including possessing child pornography. Kelly was already under indictment in Illinois on state charges.
Republican Strategist Offers Analysis On Week's Political News
Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Mike Murphy about Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's resignation as well as President Trump and the 2020 census citizenship question.