Federal Judge Blocks Trump From Removing Immigrants From 4 Countries
The administration's effort to eliminate protections for more than 300,000 immigrants from four impoverished countries is halted for now.
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7 Law Enforcement Officers Shot, 1 Killed In South Carolina
The incident began around 4 p.m. just outside the city of Florence as deputies tried to serve a search warrant. Authorities say a suspect is in custody.
Illinois Gov. Candidate Removed Mansion's Toilets To Dodge Taxes, Report Finds
J.B. Pritzker had five toilets removed so a property would be classified "uninhabitable" on his taxes, according to the Cook County inspector general. Pritzker says he will repay the county $330,000.
One Abortion Clinic Remains Open In Missouri, Following New State Requirements
Restrictions went into effect on Monday despite a 2016 Supreme Court ruling against similar restrictions in Texas. Now, some women must travel 400 miles round-trip for abortions.
Poll: More Believe Ford Than Kavanaugh, A Cultural Shift From 1991
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds more believe Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault while they were in high school, after both made their cases last week.
Kavanaugh's Former Yale Classmate Explains Why He Withdrew His Support
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Mark Osler, a former law school classmate of Brett Kavanaugh, who revoked support for the judge following his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Poll: Amid Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle, Democratic Enthusiasm Edge Evaporates
A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that amid the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation battle, the share of Republicans saying the 2018 midterms are "very important" has spiked.
Brett Kavanaugh Faces Skepticism About The Way He Defended Himself
Rachel Martin talks to Jill Dash of the American Constitution Society about whether the Supreme Court nominee has the ability to reject partisanship and embrace impartiality from the bench.
How Police Investigate Sex Crimes
The FBI probe into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is not a criminal investigation into a claim of sexual assault. Experienced criminal investigators say their work differs from this probe.
Brett Kavanaugh Is The Latest Troubled Supreme Court Nominee
Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about hotly contested Supreme Court nominations throughout history.