President Trump Signs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, But Is ‘Unhappy’ About It
Congress passed a $1.3 trillion spending bill overnight, that President Trump sharply criticized as he signed it on Friday following a veto threat.
Why People Are Reluctant To Call The Austin Bomber A Terrorist
The suspect in the Austin bombings has been described as “troubled” by both police and the media. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks to NPR Code Switch reporter Gene Demby about why people seem reluctant to call him a terrorist.
What Stake China Has In American Intellectual Property
NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Scott Kennedy, a specialist on China’s economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about China’s stake in American intellectual property.
Spending Bill Protects Tipped Workers From Sharing With The Boss
The president signed a spending bill Friday that, among other things, safeguards workers’ tips. It blocks an earlier Trump administration move that may have allowed restaurant owners to pocket them.
20 Years Later, Jonesboro Shooting Survivors Conflicted Over Parkland
Saturday’s gun control march falls on the 20th anniversary of a horrific Jonesboro, Ark., middle school shooting and has divided survivors along with the rest of the country.
Maryland School Shooting Victim Has Died
“My daughter was hurt by a boy who shot her in the head, and took everything from our lives,” Melissa Willey, the mother of 16-year-old Jaelynn, told reporters.
In Rural Kentucky, Activists ‘Tread Lightly’ On Gun Control
On Saturday, students across the country are marching and rallying to protest gun violence. In Marshall County, a community where gun ownership is widespread, that means choosing words carefully.
In Sacramento, Protesters Shut Down Freeway And Block Entrance To Kings Game
Activists demonstrated against the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man, by city police. The Kings owner expressed support for the peaceful protest.
Advice For Student Activists: It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Youth activism in America has a long and complicated history. As students flood streets around the country, two activists offer advice to those marching.
Why Shouldn’t We Pay Student-Athletes?
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament will bring in about $770 million in revenue this year. A writer argues that paying black student-athletes might have unforeseen consequences.
Protests Continue In Sacramento Over Police Shooting
People are protesting the death of 22-year-old Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was shot by police in Sacramento. Noel King speaks with ABC10 reporter Frances Wang about the situation.
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