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Embattled EPA Chief Scott Pruitt Faces Anger In Farm Country Over Policy

The EPA administrator met with farmers in midwestern states this week to address frustrations over the renewable fuel standard.

Tensions Rise Between U.S. And China Over Trade Actions

Trade tensions between the U.S. and China escalated rapidly Friday after President Trump unveiled tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods and China moved swiftly with retaliation.

Chicago’s Hyperloop Announcement Met With Questions

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans for high-speed transit to O’Hare International Airport via underground tunnels. The technology is unproven, raising questions about the project.

How A Political Consultant Changed Voting Districts Nationally

As the Supreme Court is set to rule on two gerrymandering cases, NPR’s Planet Money looks at how one political consultant changed the national maps by investing in state elections.

Evangelicals Push Back On Sessions’ Use Of Bible Passage To Defend Immigration Policy

Attorney General Jeff Sessions used a passage from the Bible to defend a controversial Trump administration immigration policy. Sessions’ action is drawing criticism from some evangelicals.

Office Of Refugee Resettlement Struggling To House Migrant Children Separated From Parents

The Office of Refugee Resettlement is charged with placing migrant children in homes in the U.S. But the Trump administration’s policy that’s resulting in the separation of children from their families and stricter screening policies mean more children…

Harvard Accused Of ‘Racial Balancing’: Lawsuit Says Asian- Americans Treated Unfairly

Harvard says it doesn’t discriminate — and it notes that the suit is backed by the same activist who challenged the University of Texas’ affirmative action policy.

How A Dad Filmed His Early Days Of Fatherhood And Became A YouTube Star

Amid the cat videos and makeup tutorials on YouTube, millions of people have watched a dad interview his daughters. But La Guardia Cross insists he’s an “extreme non-expert on fatherhood.”

President Trump Injects Fresh Chaos Into Immigration Debate

In a surprise news conference Friday, Trump said he would not sign a House GOP bill on immigration legislation drafted specifically to meet his policy demands.

After Traveling 2,000 Miles For Asylum, This Family’s Journey Halts At A Bridge

Nine family members—from 58 years to nine months— make a fourth attempt to cross an international bridge between Matamoros, Mexico and Brownsville, Texas.

Judge Orders Paul Manafort To Jail

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort will be jailed until his trial. Rachel Martin talks to NPR’s Justice Department reporter Ryan Lucas about the case.

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