FACT CHECK: Have Immigrants Lowered Wages For Blue-Collar American Workers?
White House policy adviser Stephen Miller said the "numbers of low-skilled [immigrant] workers in particular is a major detriment to U.S. workers."
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Hyperloop Tests Magnetic Levitation At 192 MPH
David Greene speaks with Hyperloop One co-founder Josh Giegel about the logistical and political challenges involved in building the high speed transportation system in California.
Dunkin' Debates Dropping The Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts looks to be trying to appeal to more health-conscious consumers. One location in California is changing its name to just Dunkin'.
Morning News Brief: Trump In West Virginia, Chinese Trade, Usain Bolt Retires
President Trump dismissed the Russia investigation at a rally in West Virginia. Also, the White House is poised to investigate Chinese trade policies, and sprinter Usain Bolt says he's retiring.
Sen. Sherrod Brown On China's Trade Policies
Rachel Martin talks to Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown about some Democrats supporting the Trump administration's decision to launch an investigation into China's intellectual property and trade practices.
After Health Care Collapse, GOP Seeks Redemption With Tax Cuts
Congressional Republicans are shifting their focus to legislation to overhaul the federal tax code. They want to send a bill to President Trump by Thanksgiving.
Feds Arrest Man Credited With Helping To Stop Ransomware Attack
The Justice Department alleges Marcus Hutchins, who is said to have short-circuited WannaCry's global attack, created another malware program. His supporters say DOJ couldn't be more wrong.
Why America's Wages Are Barely Rising
Economists say the pickup in wages has been sluggish. One possible reason is that high-earning baby boomers are leaving the workforce. And some people aren't looking to work because wages are too low.
Maine Courts Young Natives To Live And Work In Their Home State
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ed McKersie about the Live and Work in Maine program, a campaign to get more young people come back to Maine help fill jobs in the state.
To Grow Market Share, A Drugmaker Pitches Its Product To Judges
The pharmaceutical company Alkermes is trying to increase the number of people taking Vivitrol for their opioid addiction by marketing the drug to judges, who have the power to influence treatment.