Republican Rep. Nancy Mace discusses Trump's response to immigration protests
NPR speaks with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina about her bill to defund "lawless cities" and about President Trump's deployment of troops following protests against immigration raids.
Composer Robert Lopez Is The First To Double EGOT
Robert Lopez is one of only 12 people to EGOT — that's winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. And with Sunday's Oscar win, Lopez is the first to win all of those awards twice.
Deadline For Congressional Action On DACA Program Has Come And Gone
The deadline was Monday but Congress has stalled on taking action. Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, about what's next.
Salary Snag Keeps West Virginia Teachers Out Of Classrooms
As the teacher strike in West Virginia heads into its eighth school day, Steve Inskeep talks to Dale Lee president of the West Virginia Education Association about what's next.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Visit Trump For The 5th Time
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump boast of their strong relationship. They share something else — both are under legal scrutiny.
Truck Driver's Miscalculation Damaged Luxury Cars, Police Report Says
The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., cites a police report that says the driver thought he could clear a bridge but got stuck — causing damage to Porsches, Maseratis, Bentleys and other cars.
7 Decades Ago, Puerto Ricans Helped Transform New York City's Workforce
Thousands of Puerto Ricans who came to the mainland to flee Hurricane Maria damage have settled in New York City. This mimics the influx of Puerto Ricans 70 years ago.
YouTube Restores Account For Far-Right Activist Jerome Corsi
Corsi is the Washington, D.C., bureau chief of InfoWars. Corsi is among those on the right claiming that YouTube is censoring their speech in a concerted crack down.
After 2017's Surprising Oscars, 2018's Awards Went Pretty Much As Expected
The Shape of Water was the big winner at Sunday night's Academy Awards. This was the first Oscars' ceremony following the sexual harassment scandals that have rocked Hollywood.
Diver Finds Ancient Native American Burial Site On Sea Floor
A diver in the Gulf of Mexico stumbled upon a 7,000-year-old underwater burial site off the coast of Florida. Archaeologists call the discovery unprecedented.
Sunday's Academy Awards Ceremony Was The First Of The #MeToo Era
In Hollywood, a night of glamor and a reckoning of sorts. Rachel Martin talks to Ronan Farrow, a contributing writer for The New Yorker, about the 90th Academy Awards and the #MeToo movement.