Trump Cancels Trip As He Decides On Response To Alleged Chemical Attack In Syria
The White House says President Trump canceled his trip to Latin America so he could oversee the U.S. response to the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.
In Flint, Residents Scramble To Get The Last Cases Of State-Provided Bottled Water
Michigan is ending the free water distribution program in Flint, but many residents don’t trust state officials who insist their water is safe to drink, so long as they’re using a filter.
The Taiwan Travel Act Threatens To Further Complicate U.S., China Relations
President Trump recently signed into law an act that encourages high-level U.S. officials to visit Taiwan and vice versa, which angered China amid the ongoing disagreements over the trade.
Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin Weighs In As Facebook CEO Testifies Before Congress
For more on Mark Zuckerberg’s day on Capitol Hill, NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.
Facebook Founder And CEO Mark Zuckerberg Testifies On Capitol Hill
Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Lawmakers want answers on how Facebook allowed Cambridge Analytica to misuse data from some 87 million users, as well as how Russia-linked content was spread…
U.S. Still Considering How To Respond To Suspected Chemical Attack In Syria
A suspected chemical weapons attack this past weekend on a rebel stronghold near Damascus, Syria has prompted international outrage and threats from President Trump of a military response.
Fund For Victims Of Parkland Shooting Reaches $7.5 Million
The group overseeing the fund for victims of the Parkland, Fla., shooting met Tuesday to discuss how the funds will be distributed. As of now, more than $7.5 million has been collected.
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine Discusses Possible Military Action Against Syria
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., about possible military action against Syria over the use of chemical weapons. He and Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., have said that U.S. strikes in Syria are illegal unless Congress authorizes them.
Federal Court Rules Employers Can’t Pay Women Less Than Men Based On Prior Salary
In a unanimous ruling, a federal appeals court has ruled that employers can’t pay women less than men just because they made less at a previous job. The court said a woman’s prior salary, whether considered on its own or along with other factors, can’t…
Lawmakers Question Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg About Data Privacy Lapses
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is answering to dozens of senators Tuesday, after it was reported that some 87 million Facebook users’ data was harvested by Cambridge Analytica. The testimony comes one week after the extent of the breach was revealed,…
Questions Remain After Deadly Shooting By Portland Police In Homeless Shelter
The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon and family members are questioning the officers’ use of force.
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