Mexico Promises To Slow Down The Flow Of Migrants
Mexico promised to tighten security along its soutern border to prevent migrant crossings, prompting President Trump to call off proposed tariffs. Reporter James Frederick looks Mexico’s next steps.
Midwest Flooding Harms Farmer’s Yields
Rain and flooding have made growing conditions difficult for crops like corn. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Matt Boucher, a farmer in Dwight, Ill., about how the weather has affected his crops.
Student Spurs Brookline, Mass., To Offer Free Tampons And Pads In Public Buildings
A town bylaw, passed in May, started with a high school student. She called for an end to “shaming menstruation.”
Immigrant Advocates Worry As Administration Seeks New Head Of Immigration Agency
Those working on behalf of immigrants say wait times for green cards and visas are reaching crisis levels. And with a leadership change at the agency in charge, the wait could get even longer.
Saving Shooting Memorials
After every mass shooting in the U.S., grief-stricken people place flowers, letters and drawings at the site to honor those who died. What to do with those mementos later is not an easy decision.
The Future Of Flood Insurance
Flood insurance is getting increasingly expensive. So Congress is trying to restructure the federal flood insurance program and figure out how to help people who live in flood-prone areas.
San Francisco Community Rallies To Save Historic Comedy Club
Punch Line, the oldest comedy club San Francisco, may be the next casualty in the city’s steady march from bohemian enclave to tech office park. Politicians and comedians are fighting to save it.
New U.S.-Mexico Border Agreement
Henry Cuellar, a Democratic Congressman from Texas, maintained contact with Mexico’s leaders as they negotiated a deal to avoid tariffs from the U.S. He talks with NPR’s Michel Martin about the deal.
Independence Day Presidential Traditions
President Trump plans to deliver a public address at the Lincoln Memorial on July 4. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with journalist Donald Shafer about how past presidents have spent Independence Day.
As More Migrants Cross Rio Grande, Border Patrol Rescues Surge
As the number of migrants apprehended crossing the US-Mexico border surges, the number of drownings and Border Patrol water rescues in the Rio Grande have increased dramatically.
Barbershop: Republican Women And Abortion Rights
NPR’s Michel Martin talks about the different perspectives among Republican women with columnist Mona Charen, NPR’s Sarah McCammon, and Susan Bevan, former co-chair of Republican Majority for Choice.
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