Judge Extends FEMA Housing Program For Evacuees of Hurricanes Maria and Irma
The agency was ordered to continue payments for Puerto Rico disaster survivors living in hotels after their homes were destroyed nearly 11 months ago. The extension expires on Aug. 31.
Paul Manafort Trial Brings Possible Investigation Into Foreign Lobbyists And Lawmakers
A group of high-profile lobbyists and lawyers who worked for Ukraine’s former pro-Russian government maybe under investigation for violating a law requiring lobbyists for foreign governments to register with the U.S. government.
Former Federal State Prosecutor Worries About Jury Nullification In Manafort Trial
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with former federal and state prosecutor Elie Honig, about why he sees Paul Manafort’s trial as a referendum on the Mueller investigation, and why he’s concerned about jury nullification.
Immigrant Fathers In Detention Plan Hunger Strike
Immigrant fathers who were reunited with their children but remain in detention began a hunger strike Wednesday inside of a family jail in South Texas, in protest of the constant legal limbo.
Paul Manafort Enters Second Day Of Trial
A jury heard testimony from two FBI agents as the prosecution unveiled evidence on the second day of trial for Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman.
President Trump Repeats Call For Russia Investigation Shut Down
President Trump weighed in on the legal peril of his former campaign chairman, as the trial of Paul Manafort entered its second day. He also repeated calls for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to shut down the Russia investigation.
Arizona Governor Issues Executive Order Following NPR Investigation
The Governor of Arizona has removed a doctor from its Medicaid drug committee and issued an executive order requiring disclosure of financial conflicts in response to an NPR, Center for Public Integrity Investigation.
Major Changes Planned By Department Of Education
The Education Department unveiled a plan to rewrite and roll back important rules that govern colleges and their accrediting agencies. The department says it wants to reduce obstacles to innovation, but critics worry this will lower school standards an…
A Look At What Happens On The Other Side Of the U.S. Border In Mexico
Borders are two sided. We report from the Mexico border to learn more about the challenges migrants face on the road to the U.S.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Says She Was A Target Of A Hacking Attempt
Senator Jeanne Shaheen speaks with NPR’s Audie Cornish about reports that her office may have been a recent target for Russian hackers.
The Trump Administration Threatens To Increase China Tariffs
President Trump is ratcheting up the pressure on China over trade. The administration Wednesday threatened to raise proposed tariffs on Chinese imports from 10 to 25 percent.
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