Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.
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A look at the military's role in LA as protests continue, immigration crackdowns pose problems to businesses reliant on those in U.S. illegally, Trump continues to appeal his historic criminal case.
Major Western countries coming together to support recognition of a Palestinian state
Opposition to the war in Gaza is fueling a new diplomatic approach. Major Western countries are coming together to support formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel is threatening retaliation.
Immigration raid at Omaha meatpacking plant spurs protests, stokes fear in the city
An immigration raid at a meatpacking plant in Omaha, Nebraska, spurred protests and stoked fear. Officials said it was the largest immigration enforcement action in Nebraska under this administration.
A look at the military's role in Los Angeles as protests against ICE raids continue
The Trump administration has deployed U.S. Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles as protests continue against immigration raids. NPR looks at the role of the military in LA.
Trump administration cuts program that was developing a promising new HIV vaccine
For nearly 15 years, Dennis Burton worked on creating an HIV vaccine considered to be one of the leading vaccine efforts. In late May, he learned the Trump administration was ending the project.
Maryland turns to ACA money to help fund abortion care
Like other states where abortion is legal, Maryland has seen more people coming for care from out of state. Now the state is using money associated with Obamacare to help those who need financial aid.
Immigration crackdowns pose problems to businesses reliant on those in U.S. illegally
Trump's immigration crackdown is driving some people out of the country and others underground. That poses a challenge for businesses that have relied on workers who are in the U.S. illegally.
President Trump continues to appeal his historic criminal case
An appeal hearing for President Trump's criminal conviction and sentencing in his hush money case is set to be held in a U.S. court of appeals in Manhattan on Wednesday.
Why rare earth elements are central to U.S.-China trade talks
Trade talks between the U.S. and China are entering the third day in London. At the heart of the negotiations are rare earth elements, which are used in many pieces of sophisticated technology.