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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.

Unpacking The President’s Impromptu Press Appearance

Host Steve Inskeep is joined by NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe and national security editor Phil Ewing to talk about Trump’s wide-ranging press appearance on Friday on the White House lawn.

Jackson Bird: How Can We Demystify Trans Identity?

Jackson Bird was born female, but identified as male and transitioned in his twenties. He says compassion can help us become more comfortable talking about issues that affect transgender people.

Doctors Warn About Health Dangers Of Child Separations

Hundreds of the migrant children being separated from their parents at the U.S. border are under the age of 12. Advocates say the shelters housing the children may not be equipped to care for them.

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