You Cannot Divorce Race From Immigration, Jose Antonio Vargas Says
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas for a response to a story in The Atlantic, written by David Frum, proposing the U.S. cut legal immigration by half.
Congress Questions Whether U.S. Special Operations Forces Should Remain In High Demand
U.S. special forces make up only 2% of the military. Congress is questioning whether the U.S. special forces can continue to fight the bulk of America’s battles.
White House Instructs Ex-Counsel McGahn Not To Comply With Congressional Subpoena
The Trump administration instructed Don McGahn, former White House counsel, to ignore a subpoena requested by the House Judiciary Committee, escalating the conflict between the president and Congress.
Mainstream Charities Are Unwittingly Funding Anti-Muslim Hate Groups, Report Says
In a new report, called “Hijacked by Hate,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations says nearly $125 million was funneled to anti-Muslim hate groups, some from mainstream foundations.
Sandra Bland Recorded Her Own Video Of The 2015 Traffic Stop Arrest
Video of Sandra Bland during a 2015 traffic stop in Texas surfaced Monday. The recording shows Bland’s confrontation with a combative officer. Bland was found hanging in a jail cell three days later.
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Looks To Defend 2015 World Cup Title
The U.S. women’s national soccer team begins its defense of the 2015 World Cup title in June. The U.S. women’s team is ranked first in the world while the U.S. men’s team struggles internationally.
Multiple People Injured In Colorado School Shooting
Officials believe at least seven people have been injured in a shooting at a STEM school in Highlands Ranch, Colo., a suburb of Denver. Two suspects are in custody.
Camp: The Meaning Behind 2019’s Met Gala Theme
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Scarlett Newman, freelance writer for Teen Vogue, and Glen Weldon of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about camp and its popularization in pop culture.
Minor League Ballpark In Hartford, Conn., Goes Peanut-Free
People with peanut allergies often can’t go to major sporting events. But a minor league baseball stadium in Connecticut has gone peanut free, becoming the first in the nation to do so.
Boeing’s Troubles With 737 MAX Jets Could Disrupt Its Business Model
Boeing is struggling with its commercial airline business, but how will that impact its defense work? Some analysts say Boeing always depended on commercial work to help bid for long-term defense work.
City Dwellers Don’t Like The Idea Of Congestion Pricing — But They Get Over It
Most New York City residents oppose a plan to charge a fee to drivers who enter the crowded city center. But studies show that once such charges are in place, public opinion shifts in favor.
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