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.
Brett Kavanaugh's Record On Abortion
Abortion rights supporters are gearing up to oppose the Supreme Court confirmation hearings that begin next week. But it's unlikely that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will reveal much about his views.
Trump Is On Voters' Minds In Virginia's 10th District
In a swing House district in Virginia, President Trump is top of mind among voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Immigrant Attorneys Say ICE Has Become More Aggressive Against Asylum-Seekers
Immigrant attorneys from Los Angeles to Philadelphia complain that, in the last two years, ICE has become more aggressive toward asylum-seekers.
Colin Kaepernick's Grievance Against NFL Moves Forward
An arbitrator has ruled there is evidence that the NFL colluded to not hire Colin Kaepernick, and that his case can go forward. Sports columnist Kevin Blackistone talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.
Justice Department Sides Against Harvard In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans.
Tons Of Dead Fish Washing Ashore On Florida Beaches
Southwest Florida is reeling from a toxic algae bloom called red tide. Hundreds of tons of dead fish are washing up on beaches.
Twitter Public Policy Director On How Company Monitors Content
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Carlos Monje, Twitter's head of public policy, about how the company is responding to misinformation on its platform ahead of the midterm elections.
Detroit Says Goodbye To Aretha Franklin
Detroit says goodbye to Aretha Franklin at her funeral today. Services will be live-streamed, in the culmination of a week-long tribute to the singer whose voice and soul touched millions.
When Burying A Time Capsule, Know How To Find It
Classmates in Michigan reunited to try to find a time capsule they buried 30 years ago. But they couldn't find it.
Farmer Proposes With Message On Cow
What do you do when you're a farmer in Scotland and you want to propose to your girlfriend? You write "Will You Marry Me" on the side of a cow.
News Brief: DOJ Sides Against Harvard, Remembering John McCain And Aretha Franklin
The Justice Department has backed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans. And mourners are paying tribute to John McCain and Aretha Franklin.
