U.K. Parliament Must Trigger Brexit, Highest Court Says, Dealing Setback To May
The prime minister's office says the ruling "does nothing to change" its timetable of leaving the economic union by the end of March.
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Obamacare Repeal Threatens A Health Benefit Popular In Coal Country
The Affordable Care Act made it faster and easier for a coal miner with black lung to get compensation benefits. Many in coal country want that provision retained, even if the larger law is repealed.
Airline Technology Glitches Annoy And Delay Customers
United says operations should be back to normal Tuesday after a computer issue grounded domestic flights Sunday. It's the latest of many technology problems that have grounded big airlines' flights.
Trump Acts On Promise To Withdraw From Trans-Pacific Partnership
Donald Trump on Monday signed a memorandum withdrawing from the TPP. He also wants to renegotiate NAFTA. Rachel Martin talks to Stephen Moore, who advised Trump during the presidential campaign.
Dippin' Dots Beef Puts White House Press Secretary On The Spot
Recently discovered tweets show Sean Spicer has been at odds with the "ice cream of the future" for years. On Monday, Dippin' Dots tried to end the (one-sided) feud with a letter asking to be friends.
After Inauguration Day, Conflicts Of Interest Continue To Plague Trump
As the new Trump administration begins, NPR takes a look at what conflicts of interest the new president has cleared up and what remains to be done.
Non-Profit Lawsuit Alleges Trump Violates The Constitution
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Deepak Gupta of the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, about the non-profit's lawsuit against President Trump claiming he is violation of the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.
To Fight Coastal Damage, Louisiana Parishes Pushed To Sue Energy Industry
Louisiana has a $90 billion plan to fight coastal erosion. Gov. John Bel Edwards says suing oil and gas firms, which have contributed to the damage, will help foot the bill. But he faces obstacles.
Trump's Telecom Chief Is Ajit Pai, Critic Of Net Neutrality Rules
A champion of limited government, Pai has indicated plans to reel back Internet and other regulations. As FCC commissioner since 2012, Pai typically was a reliable opponent of Democrats' proposals.
Trump Files Documents To Shift Management Of Businesses To His Sons
For many weeks, the president said he would step away from managing his businesses, but he offered no evidence. Now documents are turning up, showing he no longer is listed as top executive.