The Week In Politics: Pruitt Resigns, Supreme Court Shortlist
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart about Scott Pruitt’s resignation and who President Trump might pick for the Supreme Court.
U.S. Army Discharges Immigrant Soldiers Seeking Citizenship
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Margaret Stock, who helped create the Military accessions vital to national interest (MAVNI), an immigration recruitment program. Stock talks about the immigrants who joined the U.S. military in hopes for citizenship…
The World Cup Quarterfinals
The World Cup resumes today with two quarterfinal matches. Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers podcast checks in with an update. Earlier in the day, France defeated Uruguay 2-0 to earn a spot in the semifinals.
Indiana Attorney General Calls For Investigation Into Groping Accusations Against Him
Three legislative staffers and a state lawmaker say Curtis Hill groped them at a party in March. The governor and state legislative leaders have called for him to step down. Hill says he won’t quit.
Trump Administration Seeks More Time To Reunify Migrant Families
Facing a court deadline to reunify separated families, the government says it needs more time to identify parents and reunite them with their children.
With More Opioid Use, People Are More Likely To Get Caught Up In The Justice System
A new study shows Americans with opioid addiction are more likely to have been arrested or convicted of a crime, suggesting a need to involve police, courts and jails in treating addiction.
Nebraska May Join Utah, Idaho in Putting Medicaid Expansion Before Voters
A coalition in Nebraska has gathered enough signatures to put Medicaid Expansion on November’s ballot, joining a cadre of Western states likely putting the issue in the hands of voters.
Suspect In Charlottesville Car Attack Pleads Not Guilty To Hate Crimes Charges
James Alex Fields Jr., accused of driving through a crowd of counter-protesters and killing one of them, told the judge that he had been treated for a range of mental health issues.
Officials Race To Meet Deadline To Re-Unite Migrant Children With Parents
The Health and Human Services secretary updated the status of migrant children separated from parents. By Tuesday, the administration must reunite children under the age of 5 with parents in custody.
Congress Calls On VA To Study Medical Marijuana To Treat PTSD
In California, where marijuana is legal under state law, veterans are advocating for its use to treat service-related disorders such as PTSD and chronic pain.
Army Discharges Immigrants Promised A Path To Citizenship, AP Reports
Steve Inskeep talks to Panshu Zhao, he is among immigrants who are U.S. Army reservists and recruits promised a path to citizenship for their service but are now being abruptly discharged.
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