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.
Prison Illnesses Lead To Pennsylvania Lockdown
Pennsylvania's state prison system has been locked down after a sudden rash of illnesses among employees. They are thought to be caused by accidental exposure to synthetic drugs.
Why The Auto Industry Is Paying Special Attention To NAFTA Negotiations
U.S. and Canadian trade negotiators are scrambling today to come to compromise on a new NAFTA deal. It's especially important for the car industry.
Alan Dershowitz On Don McGahn
The White House counsel Don McGahn will leave his job this fall. David Greene talks with professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz.
Canadian View Of NAFTA
Canadian negotiators are hopeful that a new trade deal can be struck by Friday. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Christophe Bondy, who negotiated the EU trade deal for Canada.
Vendors Make The Most Of Aretha Franklin's Public Viewing
The scene outside the public viewing for Aretha Franklin is a little like a concert. T-shirts, music and other memorabilia are being sold to fans who have come to pay their respects.
Report: U.S. Denies Passports And Questions Americans' Birth Certificates
Some Americans of Mexican heritage are finding that their passports being denied as the government questions their birth certificates. Rachel Martin talks to Washington Post reporter Kevin Sieff.
McCain Honored In Arizona
The public paid its respects to Sen. John McCain at the Arizona Capitol building Wednesday afternoon. Today his memorial service takes place at the North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Young Immigrants From Kenya Return For A Reunion
Young immigrants often struggle to adapt to life in the U.S. and stay connected to their birthplace. A group of Missouri teens recently returned to Kenya for a service trip and reunion.
The South Korean President's Diplomatic Dilemma
South Korea is in a bit of a quandary. It's been making nice with the North since President Moon came to power. President Trump's dual track diplomacy has suited that policy well, until last week.
Mikheil Saakashvili On McCain's Legacy In Countering Russia
Since John McCain's death, NPR has been reflecting on his life and legacy. NPR's David Greene speaks to one friend, Mikheil Saakashvili, the former president of the country of Georgia.
Voices Of Empty Nesters
NPR listeners tell us what it's like when they've sent their last or only child off to college and they become empty nesters.