Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson: Refugee Ban Wasn't Sufficiently Vetted
Steve Inskeep speaks with the Republican governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, about President Trump's recent executive order concerning refugees.
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Donald Trump's Supreme Court Pick — In 100 Words And 9 Tweets
Judge Neil Gorsuch will be tough for Democrats to stop. He's conservative, but has stellar legal credentials. Plus, despite pressure from their base, Senate Democrats' options are limited.
In The Senate, Trump's Supreme Court Pick Will Need 60 Votes
As Donald Trump prepares to announce his Supreme Court nominee, a battle is awaiting in the Senate, where the nominee will need 60 votes to be confirmed.
President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch To The Supreme Court
The choice of the 49-year-old Denver federal appeals court judge fulfills an early campaign promise by Trump to nominate a solid conservative with a record of strictly interpreting the Constitution.
Who Is Neil Gorsuch, Trump's First Pick For The Supreme Court?
Gorsuch, 49, is one of the youngest Supreme Court nominees in decades. The judge has a sterling legal pedigree and has been likened to Justice Antonin Scalia, whom he is in line to replace.
Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda
Aides from the president's campaign are working with a group that will not have to reveal donors. Contributors will fund efforts to promote his goals without revealing their role.
White House Adviser Defends Trump Executive Order On Immigration
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dr. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president, about President Trump's executive order on immigration.
Dem Senators Face Loud Demands From Base To Block Trump's Cabinet
Even though Democrats have little power in Washington, many of the voters who support them want to see the party use any means they can to obstruct the agenda of President Trump.
At Sessions Hearing, Dems Focus On Fired Acting Justice AG
The Senate Judiciary Committee again debated Sen. Jeff Sessions nomination as attorney general, meeting a day after the acting attorney general was fired for refusing to defend an executive order.
Meet An Iranian LGBT Refugee Affected By Executive Order On Immigration
Among those caught up in Donald Trump's immigration executive orders are LGBT refugees who fled Iran. One of them in Turkey had sold his things and was ready to fly to the U.S. Monday — then was halted.