President Trump: Kennedy Retirement Makes Senate Control ‘Vital’ For Republicans
At a campaign rally in North Dakota, President Trump underscored to voters how critical keeping a GOP Senate majority in November’s midterm elections is in order to secure Supreme Court picks.
A Brief History Of Anthony Kennedy’s Swing Vote — And The Landmark Cases It Swayed
For 30 years the justice has been known for breaking ties between the Supreme Court’s liberal and conservative blocs — which means Kennedy has played a key role in many major cases. Here’s a look.
Illegal Immigration To The U.S. By The Numbers
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Sarah Pierce, policy analyst with the Migration Policy Institute, about illegal immigration to the U.S. and how today’s numbers compare to years past. Pierce says we’re at a low point today.
Trump’s Uncontroversial VA Pick Sails Through Confirmation Hearing
President Trump fired his first VA secretary, and his first nominee withdrew. His next pick, Robert Wilkie, is a veteran and a seasoned Washington official.
Syrian Children’s Choir Will Not Perform At U.S. Festival Because Of Travel Ban
When the Nai Syrian Children’s Choir was invited to join the Serenade! Choral Festival in Washington, D.C., this week, they were excited, until they realized they are from a country listed in the American travel ban.
Federal Hate Crime Charges For Driver At Charlottesville White Nationalist Rally
Prosecutors say James A. Fields Jr. targeted counterprotesters for their race, color, religion and national origin when he plowed his car into them last year, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer.
In Texas, A Summer Job That Helps Provide Temporary Refuge For Migrants
Casa Vides is a small, home-based shelter in El Paso. College students are among those living and working there to care for migrant families and teens who are awaiting immigration hearings.
Retirement Of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Sets Stage For Political Battle
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that a vote to fill a Supreme Court vacancy would be a “top priority.” Now a confirmation vote to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy will come just months before the midterms.
Federal Judge Gives Trump Administration 30 Days To Reunite Separated Families
A federal judge in California gave the Trump administration 30 days to reunite parents and children separated under its “zero-tolerance” policy. Immigrants and activists are hailing the ruling, while also bracing for a long legal fight.
Former Clerk For Justice Anthony Kennedy Reacts To His Retirement Announcement
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, after 30 years on the bench. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dan Epps, a former clerk for Justice Kennedy.
What’s Next For People From Countries On Trump’s Travel Ban Seeking Entry Into The U.S.
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks to civil rights attorney Sirine Shebaya about what President Trump’s travel ban means for people seeking entry into the U.S.
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