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.
Wildfires In Canada Send Unwelcome Smoke Into The U.S.
Some residents of Spokane, Wash., want to send the smoke back. They've asked every resident to put five fans on the roof — enough, they say, to blow the smoke back to Canada.
Looking Back: Trump Has Been A Hard-Liner On Trade For A Long Time
The next round of U.S. tariffs against China goes into effect Thursday. President Trump has imposed tariffs far more than other recent presidents, and he's imposed them on allies and foes alike.
Winners Of Esport Championship Will Divvy Up More Than $25 Million
David Greene talks to Matthew Black, a reporter with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, who's covering this weekend's Dota 2 tournament, about the biggest esports event of the year.
U.S. Moves Forward With More Tariffs On Chinese Goods
David Greene talks to Jake Colvin — of the business group the National Foreign Trade Council — who testified at hearings held by the U.S. trade office on the next round of U.S. tariffs.
Hawaii Braces For Lane, A Category 4 Hurricane
As Hurricane Lane approached Hawaii, President Trump signed a disaster declaration for the state. And officials there say they're preparing for the worst as the category 4 storm nears.
A Very Intensive Week For Politics In The News
This has been a huge week in the world of politics. And it's worth noting that the major stories are unfolding less than three months before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections.
After Indictment, Is Rep. Duncan Hunter's Seat In Play?
California Congressman Hunter and his wife have been indicted on fraud and campaign finance charges. Rachel Martin talks to El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, who lost to Hunter in June's GOP primary.
Trump Didn't Misuse Funds, Former Special Assistant Lotter Says
David Greene talks to Marc Lotter, adviser to Trump's 2020 campaign, about the GOP's muted response to the guilty plea of Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen. NPR's Domenico Montanaro weighs in.
White House Denies Implication That Trump Violated Campaign Finance Law
Rachel Martin talks to Paul Seamus Ryan of Common Cause, which filed a complaint when ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen said he made hush-money payments for Trump. NPR's Domenico Montanaro weighs in.
N.J. Mayor Thanks Himself For Handling Water Main Break
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla posted on Facebook about the water main. A magazine reports that in the comments section, a nice compliment appeared but it came from the mayor's own account.
Time Is Running Out On Britain's Plans For An Orderly Brexit
The British government releases documents on Thursday telling businesses how to prepare for the U.K. leaving the EU without an agreement between London and Brussels on their future relationship.