Trump Is Expected To Sign Bill Making Animal Cruelty A Federal Crime
The PACT Act would be the first national law making severe animal cruelty and torture illegal. An earlier law only banned videos of such acts.
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Post-#MeToo, Ernst & Young Grapples With Diverging Views Of Its Culture
Until recently, the accounting giant coached some top women leaders to look "polished" and speak briefly. The company has since disavowed the program, arguing its workplace culture promotes women.
Michigan Man Accused Of Funneling Trade Secrets To His Brother In Iran
U.S. officials say that before coming to the U.S., the Iranian citizen and U.S. permanent resident served in Iran's military. His brother is said to have ties to Iran's military and nuclear program.
China Jails 9 In Fentanyl Trafficking Case That Began With A Tip From The U.S.
The traffickers were caught with 11.9 kilograms of fentanyl — enough to kill nearly 6 million people, by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's standard.
What Role Did John Bolton Play In Trump's Ukraine Efforts?
NPR's David Greene talks to Andrew Weiss, who previously served at the Pentagon, State Department and National Security Council, about former national security adviser John Bolton's role in Ukraine.
DOJ Charges 2 Former Twitter Employees With Spying For Saudi Arabia
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Washington Post reporter Greg Bensinger about two ex-Twitter employees, charged with spying for Saudi Arabia after digging into the accounts of kingdom critics.
Trump Administration Leaves Its Mark On The Federal Judiciary
NPR's David Greene talks with conservative legal scholar Randy Barnett about President Trump's record number of federal judicial nominees, and what that means for the American public.
Voters Cast Ballots On Affirmative Action, Sanctuary Cities, In Off-Year Elections
In Tucson, Ariz., residents rejected a "sanctuary city" label. In San Francisco, they supported a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes, and in Jersey City, N.J., they closed the door on Airbnb.
Supreme Court Justices Searching For A Compromise In Major Environmental Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments that could limit the scope of the Clean Water Act. At issue is whether a Maui wastewater plant needs a federal permit because effluents end up in the ocean.
Judge Scraps 'Conscience' Rule Protecting Doctors Who Deny Care For Religious Reasons
The U.S. judge found that the Trump administration's rule violates the law in "numerous, fundamental, and far-reaching" ways. Critics said the rule prioritized providers over patients.