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: Ethiopia Crash Report, Biden, Texas ICE Raid
Ethiopian authorities are releasing their preliminary report on last month's fatal airline crash. Also, former Vice President Joe Biden has spoken out about his past interactions with women.
Ethiopian Officials Release Preliminary Report
The preliminary report the plane crash in Ethiopia has been released. Peter Goelz, former head of the National Transportation Safety Board, shares his thoughts on the report with NPR's Rachel Martin.
Groups Across The Country Bring Opposing Sides Together For Discussions
What does it take to get citizens from red and blue America to talk to each other? One organization is on a mission to improve conversation, not just among politicians, but everybody else.
A History Of The Border Patrol
Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with Steve Inskeep and answers listener questions about the history of the U.S. Border Patrol.
Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló On Disaster Funding
Funds to help Puerto Rico have become part of a political tug of war. The president has stepped into the fray with disparaging remarks. Rachel Martin speaks to Puerto Gov. Ricardo Rosselló.
ICE Arrests 280 In Texas Raid
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 280 employees at a technology repair company in Allen, Texas on Wednesday on charges of working in the United States illegally.
Rep. Will Hurd On Border Crossings
Republican Rep. Will Hurd of Texas tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he believes the migration situation at the border will take a turn for the worse this month.
NATO Members Commemorate 70 Years Of Alliance
NATO foreign ministers are gathered in Washington this week to mark the organization's 70th year. The head of NATO is appealing for trans-Atlantic unity at a time of tension.
Steph Curry Gets Contact Lenses
Steph Curry told The Athletic that he had gotten used to squinting when he shoots. That was just normal, he said. But Curry recently started wearing contact lenses and it's a whole new world.
Mar-a-Lago And Security
Federal authorities are investigating after a Chinese woman carrying malware was arrested at Mar-a-Lago. Former Secret Service agent Larry Johnson speaks to NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Mueller Team Reportedly Frustrated; Biden Responds To Allegations Of Inappropriate Touching
Members of Robert Mueller's team reportedly say Attorney General William Barr sanitized the special counsel's report. Also, Joe Biden responded to allegations he has inappropriately touched women.