Justice Department Will Pause A Legal Advice Program For Detained Immigrants
Officials told a network of nonprofit immigrant-rights advocates that funding will end on April 30. The government said it will review the efficacy of the program but did not offer a timeline.
Why Special Counsel Mueller Might Be Interested In Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape
F.B.I. investigators reportedly sought information on the Access Hollywood tape as part of the raid of Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. Why? Some see a possible nexus with potential campaign finance violations.
U.S. Border Agents Seen On Video Trying To Deport A Man Who ‘Looks Mexican’
Two agents are shown trying to send an injured and apparently incoherent man across the border apparently without following established procedures, according to NBC News.
Conservatives In Congress Asked Zuckerberg About 2 Sisters’ Facebook Videos
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg didn’t only have to address complaints about data integrity this week. He also received criticism from conservatives who say Facebook is censoring the right, especially Diamond and Silk.
Baseball Player Shohei Ohtani Is The Talk Of Fans As MLB Season Gets Started
The most talked about baseball player so far this season is Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani. He’s electrified people with his pitching and hitting. It’s an unusual talent to be good at both. But how rare is it?
Can Social Media Have A Structure That Does More Good Than Harm?
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Zeynep Tufekci of the University of North Carolina about how social media impacts people’s social connections and private lives.
In Chicago, A Muslim Non-Profit Is Engaging The Community Through Activism
An American generation of Muslims in Chicago sees community organizing as the path for the faith to stay relevant to a younger generation of Muslims who often feel alienated. Rami Nashashibi leads the Inner City Muslim Action Network and sees the socia…
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez Weighs In On Confirmation Hearing For Mike Pompeo
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard from President Trump’s nominee to lead the State Department, CIA Director Mike Pompeo. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks to Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., about the hearing.
Senators Ask Secretary Of State Nominee Mike Pompeo ‘Will You Be A Yes Man?’
President Trump’s nominee to become the next Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, appears before the Senate Foreign Relations committee Thursday, hoping for a quick confirmation.
Report Alleges Missouri Governor Sexually Assaulted Woman During Extramarital Affair
A report from a Missouri House committee investigation alleges that during an extramarital affair Gov. Eric Greitens physically abused a woman and forced her to have sex against her will on numerous occasions. There is pressure on Greitens to step down…
Nebraska Farmers Will Take Hit From Tariffs, But Will They Still Support Trump?
Farmers in Nebraska are taking the news of a trade war with China in stride. The tariffs on agricultural exports — particularly soy beans will hurt — but are the voters of this Republican state willing to take the pain and for how long?
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