Why Teachers Are Going From Classrooms To Campaign Trails
Back to school season also brings prominent primary victories for two educators and a trend of more politically active teachers nationwide.
Politics
Paul Manafort Case Goes To Jury After Closing Arguments By Prosecutors And Defense
Jurors are set to begin deliberations on Thursday in the trial of Donald Trump's former campaign chairman.
Trump Revokes Clearance Of Ex-CIA Boss Brennan, Puts Other Critics On Notice
In addition to revoking the clearance of former CIA Director and outspoken Trump critic John Brennan, Trump called for a review of the clearances of nine current and former government officials.
FACT CHECK: White House Apologizes For False Claim About African-American Jobs
The White House backtracked this week on claims that President Trump has overseen more job gains among African-Americans than his predecessor, Barack Obama.
Kavanaugh Meets With Democrats Facing Re-Election In Red States
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh met with key red state Democrats on Wednesday. The lawmakers are up for re-election in November and under pressure to back his confirmation.
Jahana Hayes Could Be Connecticut's First Black Democrat In Congress
Democrat Jahana Hayes, the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, won Connecticut's 5th congressional district in Tuesday's primary, having never before run for public office.
White House Revokes Security Clearance Of Former CIA Director John Brennan
On Wednesday, President Trump revoked the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, who served as director during the Obama administration. Brennan has been one of the most scathing public critics of the president.
Father Of Student Killed In Parkland Shooting Discusses School Safety
Ryan Petty, father of slain Marjory Stoneman Douglas student Alaina, speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about his campaign for school board and what he thinks can be done to improve school safety.
Advocates Say Greensboro's New Panhandling Ordinances Are Still Problematic
Advocates for the homeless say the latest panhandling ordinances passed by the Greensboro City Council are still unconstitutional.
FACT CHECK: Can Trump Legally Keep Former Staff Quiet? Probably Not
The Trump campaign says former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman broke a nondisclosure agreement. But an employment lawyer says, "She's going to be able to continue with what she's doing."