In Exchange For Border Wall Funding, Trump Proposes Temporary Immigrant Protections
With the partial government shutdown in its fifth week, President Trump offers to extend reprieves from deportation for so-called Dreamers and other immigrants in exchange for money for a border wall.
The Democratic Response To Trump’s Latest Border Security Proposal
NPR’s Melissa Block speaks with Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin following President Trump’s latest proposal on border security.
Trump Pitches 3-Year Extention Of DACA Protections For Border Wall Funding
President Trump proposed a deal to congressional Democrats that would protect recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in exchange for $5.7 billion to fund the border wall.
Thousands Gather Across U.S. For 3rd Annual Women’s Marches
For the third time since President Trump’s inauguration, women have gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Women’s March, bringing attention to social justice issues.
During Government Shutdown, Many Federal Workers Can’t Afford To Miss A Paycheck
The federal government’s failure to pay its workers during the shutdown has caused hardship for many. Economist Joseph Stiglitz tells NPR’s Melissa Block why so many have no savings to fall back on.
‘Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee’ Demystifies The Modern Native Experience
David Treuer’s book is a wide-ranging account of Native American life, from the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre to now. He says that, contrary to popular perception, they’re fully integrated in U.S. life.
The White House And Congress React To The Explosive Cohen Allegations
President Trump’s ex-lawyer has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about a Trump Tower project in Moscow. Now, a Buzzfeed report says he told investigators that Trump asked for that lie.
‘Never Seen Morale This Low’: Correctional Officers Struggle Through Shutdown
NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Justin Tarovisky, who works at a penitentiary in Hazelton, W.Va., about what it’s been like to put in hours — including overtime and double shifts — without getting paid.
Ex-Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 17 Years For Laquan McDonald Murder
A day after three officers were acquitted of trying to cover up the killing, Jason Van Dyke was sent to prison for shooting the black teen 16 times. McDonald’s family argues the punishment is light.
In 2017, Women Marched In Solidarity; 2019 Finds A Fractured Movement
For the third year in a row, women will march in Washington, D.C., and other cities in the name of social change. But some of the messaging is being lost amid controversy surrounding march leaders.
Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers
The Department of Labor says that 450,000 “essential” employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying “we’re gonna do it, and shame on them.”
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