Ethics Watchdogs Want U.S. Attorney To Investigate Trump's Business Interests
They say Trump is violating the Constitution's Emoluments Clause by doing deals with entities linked to foreign governments.
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Hawaii Will Mount Legal Challenge To President's Revised Travel Ban
Hawaii's attorney general calls Trump's executive order "Muslim Ban 2.0." The suit argues that the ban subjects Muslims to discrimination and second-class treatment, and damages the state's economy.
China OKs 38 Trump Trademarks; Critics Say It Violates Emoluments Clause
The Chinese Trademark Office had denied Trump those naming rights for a decade even as Chinese-owned businesses used his name without paying licensing fees.
How Will The GOP Health Care Plan Affect Insurance Costs?
As Congress begins the process of amending the Republican health care bill, listeners tell us how the proposed plan will affect their insurance costs.
Why Has Washington Failed To Reform Our Immigration System?
There are 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Since 2001, two U.S. presidents, Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Barack Obama, both favored comprehensive immigration reform that would have legalized their status. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with political scientist Norman Ornstein about why Washington has failed to fix our immigration system.
'A Day Without A Woman' Protest Calls On Female Workers To Strike
Wednesday's "A Day Without A Woman" national strike aimed to underscore the collective economic might of women. As part of International Women's Day, organizers asked women to strike from paid and unpaid labor, limit shopping and wear red in solidarity. The economic and political impact of the strike is not yet clear.
Trump's Shift On Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Opens Debate On Peace Plans
President Trump's indications that he would consider other solutions to the Mideast conflict besides two states has opened the door to lots of proposals from Israelis and Palestinians.
AARP Policy Director Criticizes Republican Health Care Plan
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to David Certner, legislative policy director for the AARP, about the House Republicans' heath care reform proposal.
House Health Bill Is Just The Beginning: Overhaul Promised In 3 Phases
A Republican bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, currently being marked up in House committees, is the first step of GOP plans to overhaul the nation's health care system.
'You're Stuck With Me,' FBI Director Says, Citing No Plans To Leave Job
James Comey told attendees at a cyber conference in Boston that he does not intend to leave before the end of his 10-year term. Comey has faced critics on both sides of the political spectrum.