Kavanaugh Nomination Sparks Partisan Uproar On Abortion Rights
A large number of Senate Democrats immediately announced that they plan to vote against him, largely on fears that he could tip the Supreme Court further against abortion rights.
WATCH LIVE: Trump Taps Brett Kavanaugh As His Second Supreme Court Pick
President Trump will nominate Brett Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Trump’s second high court pick would shift the court solidly to the right.
U.S. Army Is Discharging Immigrant Recruits Who Were Promised Citizenship
Dozens of immigrant recruits who joined the military through a special Defense Department program, promising a path to citizenship, have been abruptly discharged with little or no explanation.
Only Around Half Of ‘Tender Age’ Children Will Be Reunited With Parents By Deadline
Tuesday is the deadline for the Trump administration to reunite migrant parents separated from their children under the age of 5 at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trade War With China Heats Up, But Tariff Effects Are Already Rippling Across U.S.
Trade tensions have reached a boiling point with tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China. But even before these levies went into effect other tariffs were having a big impact on U.S. companies.
Trump Administration Will Miss Deadline To Reunite Migrant Kids Under 5 With Parents
Of the 102 young children in custody, the Justice Department says at least 54 will return to their parents by Tuesday as ordered by a court. But a judge still voiced optimism about “real progress.”
A Look At Some Of The Most Likely Picks To Replace Justice Anthony Kennedy
President Trump is soon expected to announce his pick to replace outgoing Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. These are some of the most likely candidates.
The Challenges Facing Immigration Attorneys As Deadline To Reunite Families Looms
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Efrén Olivares, an immigration attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project, who has been working to reunite separated families at the U.S.-Mexico border.
How Phoenix Is Trying To Keep People Cool As Temperatures Rise
As the climate warms, temperatures are spiking and heat waves are more frequent. Phoenix — one of the country’s hottest cities — aims to be a model in figuring out how to keep people cool.
Why Divorce Lawyers Are Advising Their Clients To Finalize Agreements Before 2019
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Jim Tankersley, about people rushing to finalize divorces so they can deduct alimony payments before the new tax law kicks in.
What’s Behind The U.S. Opposition To Pro-Breastfeeding Language
At a World Health Organization summit in Geneva in May, the U.S. led a charge against pro-breastfeeding language. NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with New York Times reporter Andrew Jacobs about what’s happening and why.
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