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.
News Brief: Impeaching Trump, Iran Threat, CRISPR Modified Viruses
House Democrats meet to decide whether to move forward with impeaching the president. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are briefed on the threat Iran poses. And, the latest on genetically modified viruses.
Border Crisis Will Impact Airports, TSA Employees' Union Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jacque Simon of the American Federation of Government Employees, the union that represents TSA employees, about plans to use TSA resources to respond to the border crisis.
German Couple Leaves Newborn Baby In A Taxi
The couple paid the driver and remembered to grab their one-year-old. But they forgot the newborn — who they were bringing home from the hospital for the first time. The baby was returned safely.
Doctors In Poland Prepared To Deliver 5 Babies And Then A 6th Arrived
When the expectant mom arrived at the hospital in Krakow, physicians were prepared to deliver quintuplets. Surprise! There was a sixth baby that no one was expecting.
100 Years Ago This Week, House Passes Bill Advancing 19th Amendment
It's been a century since the House passed a bill advancing the women's suffrage movement. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the 19th Amendment.
At Meeting, House Democrats To Address Calls To Impeach Trump
Despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's misgivings about impeaching the president, Democrats will meet to discuss the subject after a series of moves by the administration to stymie congressional probes.
After 7-Year Battle, Amazon Nears Victory In Domain Name Dispute
Retail giant Amazon has moved closer to winning the rights to an Internet domain name after years of opposition from several countries in the Amazon basin, including Brazil and Peru.
With Roe V. Wade Threatened, Abortion-Rights Supporters Rally
Abortion-rights advocates have organized nationwide protests for Tuesday to push back against restrictive abortion bans passed in several states — including Alabama — in recent weeks.
Teenage Boy Is The Latest Migrant Minor To Die In U.S. Custody
A 16-year-old migrant boy has become the fifth minor since December to die after being apprehended at the southern border. Officials said he was found unresponsive during a routine welfare check.
U.S. Ban On Huawei Eased After Technology Stocks Drop
The Trump administration backed off an order to U.S. firms to stop doing business with the Chinese company Huawei. Chipmakers raised concerns that the ban would harm U.S. competitiveness globally.
Trump Officials To Brief Members Of Congress On Iran Threat
Noel King talks to ex-CIA Director David Petraeus, a retired Army general who commanded U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, about whether he is concerned over the possibility of a conflict with Iran.