Kavanaugh Faces Questions On Abortion, Guns And Presidential Power During Hearings
Day 2 of the Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh was dominated by tough questions on substantive issues, from guns to abortion to presidential power.
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Weighs In On Kavanaugh Hearings
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., who is on the Senate Judiciary Committee about the hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
From Poverty To Rocket Scientist To CEO, A Girl Scout’s Inspiring Story
When she was a Brownie, Sylvia Acevedo was inspired to earn her science badge. In her new memoir, the Girl Scouts CEO says this experience led directly to her career at NASA.
Trump Weighs In On SNAP Work Requirements Ahead Of Farm Bill Meeting
The SNAP program, commonly referred to as food stamps, is the biggest sticking point between versions of the Farm Bill. The House, and President Trump, want it to have stricter work requirements.
Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh Fields Questions From Senators
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh told the Senate Judiciary Committee he believes in judicial independence. Members questioned him on topics including abortion rights, executive power and guns.
National Constitution Center CEO Weighs In On Kavanaugh Senate Hearings
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, about Brett Kavanaugh’s record on questions of executive power, and cases which might come before him.
Facebook Says It’s Making Strides In Rooting Out Malicious Activity At Senate Hearing
Big tech bosses were scheduled to return to the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday to talk about their efforts to resist being used as tools in foreign information warfare campaigns against the United States.
North Carolina Can Use Gerrymandered Map In November, Court Rules
Judges in North Carolina said Tuesday that there wasn’t enough time to approve a new map before a new session of Congress — despite finding the map to be unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
Chicago Police Officer Goes On Trial For Murder Of Black Teen
One protest chant has become a mantra after Laquan McDonald’s death: 16 shots and a cover up. The case has come to embody the massive distrust between communities of color and police in Chicago.
A Medical School Tradition Comes Under Fire For Racism
A prominent medical school has pulled back from electing students for a sought-after honor society, saying the award reinforces racial bias in medical education.
Political Shocker: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Won’t Seek Re-Election
Emanuel’s decision comes as the trial of a police officer charged with the murder of a black teenager is about to begin, and as his city struggles with violent crime and a mountain of pension debt.
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