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NRA Claims Financial Difficulties In Lawsuit

The NRA’s attorneys claimed that the group is in financial peril and could be forced to shut down some or all of its operations.

Terrell Owens Protests His Own Hall Of Fame Induction

Former pro football star Terrell Owens was inducted into the Hall of Fame Saturday. But Owens, who is known to be outspoken and controversial, chose not to attend the ceremony.

A ‘Muslim Wave’ Of Candidates In Michigan

In Michigan, several Muslim candidates will be on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary elections. BuzzFeed’s Hannah Allam talks with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro about their campaigns.

Black Pastors And Trump

NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Eugene Scott, identity politics reporter for The Washington Post, about the public backlash against black pastors who met with President Trump.

Where Do Confederate Monuments Go After They Come Down?

As the first anniversary of the Charlottesville protest nears, cities like Memphis are wrestling with what to do with the controversial statues once they’ve been taken down.

Defense Budget Shifts Military’s Focus From Terrorism To China And Russia

The 2,500-page National Defense Authorization Act, which tells the Pentagon how to spend its budget, is headed to President Trump’s desk for signature. A look at its key provisions.

Majority Of Black Americans Value Social Media For Amplifying Lesser-Known Issues

Public attitudes about social media’s impact on political and civic engagement differ according to race and ethnicity, a recent study by the Pew Research Center finds.

Barack And Joe Solve A Murder Mystery

The new noir novel Hope Never Dies rekindles a presidential buddy-cop bromance in order to unravel a suspicious death in Delaware. It is, to be clear, 100 percent fan fiction.

Member Of Disbanded Trump Voter Fraud Commission Speaks Out

A member of the President’s now-defunct voter fraud commission is speaking out. NPR’s Don Gonyea talks to Matthew Dunlap about the panel, which he says was set up to validate the president’s claims.

Securing Election Infrastructure Against Foreign Interference

National security officials have said Russia is trying to interfere in the midterms. NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks to Center for Election Innovation & Research founder David Becker about prevention efforts.

ACLU’s Role In Reuniting Separated Families

A federal judge says the government’s effort to reunite families separated at the border has been “unacceptable.” NPR’s Don Gonyea gets an update from ACLU lawyer Lee Gelernt who represents the families.

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