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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
The Monday Night Massacre: Current Parallels To Nixon Administration
President Trump's firing of the acting attorney general reminded some of Nixon's sacking of a special prosecutor in 1973. Scott Simon speaks with Nixon's White House special counsel John Dean.
Evaluating The Qualifications Of Neil Gorsuch
President Trump has nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Yale Law Professor Stephen Carter about his reputation and qualifications.
Trump's Actions Leave Refugees In Limbo
by Joel Rose
The Trump administration's plan to block new Syrian refugees from entering the country has left many in limbo, including a Syrian refugee in New Haven, Conn., who is waiting for his mother to come.
Abortion-Rights Opponents Energized By New Administration
by Sarah McCammon
Abortion-rights opponents marched in Washington, D.C. in what they call the March for Life. The annual event got a boost this year from the attendance of Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader
by Frank Langfitt
President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.
Trump And Mexican President Pledge To Settle Differences
by Carrie Kahn
President Trump spoke with Mexico's president, Enrique Peña Nieto, for an hour by phone on Friday. According to both sides, the two agreed to work together to resolve their differences.
In Trump's First Week, Actions On Refugees, Military, Foreign Relations
by Scott Horsley
In the last 24 hours, President Trump has taken steps to close the door on refugees and build up the military. He has calls with foreign leaders scheduled for Saturday. We look at Trump's first week.