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.
Trump Finds Benefits With Officials Working In Acting Positions
Rachel Martin talks to Andrew Card, former chief-of-staff to President George W. Bush, about the impact of the Trump administration turnover. Card says it's disrupting to the cadence of government.
Next DHS Chief May Be More Aggressive With Immigration Enforcement
Rachel Martin talks to Mark Krikorian, who heads the Center for Immigration Studies, about the departure of the Homeland Security secretary, and what the administration should look for in a successor.
Iowa College Students Assess Democratic Presidential Primary Candidates
It's still very early in the Democratic presidential primary process. Young Democrats in Iowa tell us what they want in their 2020 presidential candidate. The conversation yielded some surprises.
U.S. Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard As A Foreign Terrorist Group
David Greene talks to Brian Hook, a top State Department policy adviser on Iran, about the Trump administration labeling a wing of the Iranian military as a foreign terrorist organization.
Pennsylvania Family Gets Its Lion Statue Back After Posting A Video
CBS Philly reports the thieves saw the video online. A second video was recorded — of the lion returned to its rightful place, with a bouquet of flowers and a note, "sorry for taking your lion."
White House Cancels MLB-Cuba Deal Made Under Obama Administration
The Trump administration has canceled an agreement that would have allowed Cuban baseball players in the U.S. without having to defect first. Officials say the agreement was illegal.
News Brief: DHS Secretary, Iran's Revolutionary Guard, College Scandal
Replacing Cabinet secretaries has become routine. U.S. labels Iran's Revolutionary Guard a foreign terrorist group. In Boston, 14 people agreed to plead guilty in the college admission scandal.
14 People Who Pleaded Guilty Face Prison Time In College Admissions Case
Prosecutors are pushing for jail time for the 13 parents and one coach who have said they will plead guilty to using bribery and other forms of fraud as part of the college admissions scandal.
After The Genocide, Author Witnessed How Rwandans Defined Forgiveness
How have Rwandans navigated forgiveness in the 25 years since the genocide in that country? Rachel Martin talks to journalist and author Philip Gourevitch, who has been documenting that process.
Baltimore Orioles Slugger Holds Record For Hitless At-Bats
Chris Davis went 0-for-3 in his first three plate appearances in a 12-4 win over the Oakland A's Monday night. That extends his hitless streak to 47 consecutive at-bats — a Major League record.
Federal Prosecutors Announce Guilty Pleas In College Admissions Scandal
Thirteen parents and one college coach have agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions cheating case that broke last month. One of the parents is actress Felicity Huffman.