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.
British Parliamentarian Stephen Crabb On Theresa May's Exit
Theresa May has announced her plan to resign as Britain's prime minister. NPR's Noel King speaks with British Member of Parliament Stephen Crabb.
$19 Billion Deal Reached In Senate For Disaster Aid
NPR's Noel King talks to GOP Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma about the assistance package. The House has yet to vote on the measure. President Trump has said he supports the bipartisan legislation.
WSJ: Harvey Weinstein Reaches $44 Million Deal Over Sexual Misconduct
The Wall Street Journal is reporting a deal in a sexual misconduct case against Harvey Weinstein. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Corinne Ramey.
Voters In India Allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Stay In Power
India's prime minister has been reelected and his party is poised to secure more seats in Parliament. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to American Enterprise Institute Scholar Sadanand Dhume about the win.
U.S. Officials File New Charges Against WikiLeaks' Julian Assange
Rachel Martin talks to Jennifer Robinson, Julian Assange's attorney, and Kevin Goldberg, an attorney specializing in First Amendment issues, about an 18-count indictment against the WikiLeaks leader.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Court Early Primary State California
Fourteen presidential candidates will converge on California next week for the Democratic Party's annual convention. It's the latest evidence of the state's new status as a key primary state.
Trump To Be The First Foreign Leader To Greet Japan's New Emperor
President Trump will be treated to a state visit in Japan this weekend. It will include meeting the new emperor and attending a sumo wrestling match. It's part of Japan's effort to woo Trump.
Migrant Surge And Increased Detentions Contribute To Border Crisis
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kevin Landy about the record number of migrants in detention. Landy was director of ICE's Office of Detention Policy and Planning during the Obama administration.