Democrats Hope To Secure House In Upcoming November Election
Democrats hope to win control of the house in November. If they win they’ll have a challenging task of uniting the ideological poles of their party. Three members were charged with crafting a message that can win an election.
National Security Officials Reaffirm Russia’s Work To Undermine U.S. Elections
Top National Security officials appeared at a White House press briefing Thursday to emphasize threats of foreign political influence and what they’re doing to confront them.
Pope Francis Shifts Catholic Church Teachings To Reject The Death Penalty
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Thomas Reese, senior analyst for Religion News Service, about how Pope Francis has changed the Universal Catechism to teach that the death penalty is never admissible.
Detention Center In Texas That Once Burned During Riots Reopens
Locking up immigrants is a growth business, worth hundreds of millions of dollars. NPR’s Ari Shapiro visits a small town in Texas where a new immigration detention facility is opening on the site of one that burned down during riots a few years ago.
Ohio State University Football Coach Placed On Administrative Leave
Urban Meyer, head football coach for Ohio State University placed on indefinite administrative leave while they investigate if he knew about an alleged 2015 domestic violence incident between one of his assistant coaches and their ex-wife. NPR’s Ailsa …
In Pennsylvania, Shadow Of Secrecy Lifting From Decades Of Abuse By Priests
Accused predators have been named. Confidentiality agreements with abuse survivors have been waived. And soon Pennsylvania courts will release a redacted report on more than 300 “predator priests.”
‘The Shallow State’: The Divide Between Trump’s Words And His Administration’s Policies
The divide between the president’s words and the policies carried out by his cabinet has been on full display this week on the Mueller investigation and Russian interference in the 2016 election.
New ‘Religious Liberty Task Force’ Highlights Sessions, DOJ Priorities
On Monday the Department of Justice announced the creation of a Religious Liberty Task Force. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Emma Green, The Atlantic reporter, about the Trump administration’s legal emphasis on religious liberty.
California Heads For Showdown With Trump EPA Over Fuel-Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to freeze fuel-efficiency standards on cars and trucks by 2020. They argue the move will keep car prices lower and improve safety.
In The Wake Of Charlottesville, Journalist Begins ‘Documenting Hate’ In America
A.C. Thompson warns that white power groups in the U.S. increasingly view themselves as paramilitary organizations. His reporting is featured in a new FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigation.
Ivanka Trump: Family Separations Were A ‘Low Point’
The president’s daughter said she’s “vehemently against” separating families, while adding that she’s concerned about policies that encourage parents to send children on dangerous journeys.
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