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Hiring slowed in April. The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs
April's job growth was down from the previous month, according to a new Labor Department report. The unemployment rate rose slightly, from 3.8% to 3.9%, but remains low by historical standards.
Morning News Brief
The White House is using the separation of migrant children from their parents at the border to pressure Democrats on immigration legislation. The president threatens tariffs on more Chinese goods.
Supreme Court Punts On Partisan Gerrymandering
NPR's Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses the implications of Monday's Supreme Court decision on partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin and Maryland.
Tent Encampment In Texas Holds Detained Immigrant Children
by John Sepulvado
The federal government is holding detained migrant boys in a desert tent encampment. Some were detained after arriving alone at the border, while others were separated from their families.
Political Fight Centers On Whether German Borders Should Be Closed
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Germany's government is in danger of being brought down over immigration — the same issue that almost cost Angela Merkel the chancellorship during last fall's elections.
Zillow Data Used To Project Impact Of Sea Level Rise On Real Estate
by Greg Allen
A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists examined how real estate values were affected in 23 coastal states. Florida has the most to lose, according to the research.
Senate Judiciary Committee To Hear Testimony About IG Report
Rachel Martin talks to Sen. Richard Blumenthal about how senators are expected to question how the FBI and Department of Justice handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server.
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Defends 'Zero Tolerance' Border Policy
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that is separating families who cross the border illegally.
Colombians Elect Right-Wing Populist Duque As President
by John Otis
Ivan Duque won the presidency of Colombia Sunday. The conservative campaigned against the peace process with the leftist FARC movement. Duque defeated former guerrilla fighter Gustavo Petro.