A Look At The Ethical Questions EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Is Facing
A new report in The Atlantic says that Scott Pruitt, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, bypassed the White House to grant raises to two of his closest aids. Reporter Robinson Meyer speaks with NPR’s Audie Cornish about his reporting and other…
How Maine Handles Child Abuse Is Being Called Into Question
The recent deaths of two Maine children from abuse have called into question whether the state — which had knowledge of the cases — handled them properly.
Food, Housing Insecurity May Be Keeping College Students From Graduating
A new survey finds that many students at universities and community colleges are struggling to pay for basic needs — and that’s hampering their ability to learn and complete their degrees.
Mexico’s Ambassador To The U.S. Discusses Immigration And Trade
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Mexico’s ambassador to the U.S. Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernandez about what Mexico is doing to tamp down on illegal immigration and the state of the U.S.-Mexico relationship.
Justice Department Will Require Judges To Make Quota For Immigration Cases
The Justice Department is laying out quotas for immigration judges as part of their performance evaluations for the first time. It’s part of a broader push by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to speed up deportations and reduce a massive backlog of immig…
President Trump Considering Sending Troops To U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump says he’s considering sending U.S. troops to help secure the border with Mexico. He also says he’s considering pulling troops out of Syria.
Spring 1968: Returning Home To A Smoke-Filled City And Nation In Crisis
NPR’s Susan Stamberg remembers flying back from India in 1968 to a city and country that was in the middle of a nervous breakdown.
Federal Efforts To Control Rare And Deadly Bacteria Working
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s efforts to control drug-resistant bacteria finds that the percentage of bacteria carrying this resistance is declining. But it wants more data.
Parkland Students Return To School Skeptical Of Clear Backpacks
High school students in Parkland, Fla., are questioning requirements to carry clear plastic backpacks as a safety precaution following the shooting deaths of 17 people on campus.
Madeleine Albright Warns: Don’t Let Fascism Go ‘Unnoticed Until It’s Too Late’
The former secretary of state describes President Trump as “the most anti-democratic leader that I have studied in American history.” Albright’s new book is Fascism: A Warning.
The Man Who Spent $100K To Remove A Lie From Google
In Europe, an Internet user can force Google to hide search results that are inaccurate or just too personal. But Americans don’t have the same legal protections — even in the most extreme cases.
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