Trump Calls For New Restrictions On Asylum Seekers
President Trump issued new orders Monday, making it harder for immigrants coming to the U.S. to ask for protection. The new policy denies work permits and limits time in immigration court.
Boeing Continues To Defend 737 Max Amid Criticism From Experts And Shareholders
Boeing’s problems continue to mount in the aftermath of two 737 Max jet crashes. The company faces a new shareholder lawsuit and fresh criticism from airlines.
Nuclear Regulators Search For Temporary Storage Facility In New Mexico
Private companies are proposing solutions to store the nation’s nuclear waste. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering one storage site in New Mexico’s desert.
President Trump’s Foxconn Promise, So Far Unfulfilled
President Trump heralded Foxconn’s plan to build a big plant near Milwaukee, eventually creating 13,000 jobs. But the project has stalled and been downsized and is again in the political crosshairs.
Trump Calls For Asylum-Seekers To Pay Fees, Proposing New Restrictions
The president called for measures to close what he calls the asylum “loophole” amid a spike in border crossings. Critics say the proposal is an attack on vulnerable migrants.
Trump And Democrats Agree On $2 Trillion For Infrastructure, But Not On How To Pay
Democratic congressional leaders called the White House meeting “very constructive,” but the big question remains unanswered. The parties will reconvene in a few weeks to discuss funding options.
Political Crisis In Venezuela Escalates
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he is in the final phase of a plan to oust Nicolás Maduro. Maduro’s officials say they are successfully putting down a coup attempt.
Alleged California Synagogue Shooter ‘Part Of The History Of Evil,’ His Parents Say
The parents of the man accused in the attack on the Poway synagogue in San Diego have condemned the attack as shocking and evil. A family attorney says they will not pay for his legal defense.
Trump Sues Deutsche Bank And Capital One To Block Records’ Release
President Trump wants to keep the banks from complying with congressional subpoenas seeking his bank records. He’s joined in the suit by three of his children and some of his real estate businesses.
Jury To Decide The Fate Of Ex-Officer Who Killed 911 Caller
A jury resumes deliberations in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed a woman while responding to her 911 call.
U.S. Infrastructure Shows The Effects Of Neglect, Smith Says
NPR’s Rachel Martin talks to Tom Smith, executive director of the American Society of Civil Engineers, about the current state of the nation’s infrastructure. The group issued a report card in 2017.
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