A library entrance is caught in between the U.S.-Canada border
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sylvie Boudreau of the Haskell Free Library and Opera House as Canadians will no longer be allowed to use the American entrance to the building on the border with Quebec.
Members of Congress holding town halls in their home states face tough questions
In Wyoming and Colorado, people expressed anger and exasperation at members of Congress who held town halls.
Immigration officers are becoming ‘extreme’ in how they vet travelers entering the U.S.
The Wall Street Journal’s Michelle Hackman tells NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe about the “extreme vetting” tactics international visitors say U.S. border officials are employing.
Trump says Boeing will build the new generation of fighter jets, the F-47
Trump said Boeing had won the contract to build the U.S. Air Force’s next generation of fighter jets. Little is known about the jet’s specifications, appearance or capabilities.
In Maine, syrup makers are opening their doors to show how their work is done
This weekend, maple producers throughout Maine are opening the doors to their sugarhouses. For one family of eighth-generation maple producers, this year has been a long time coming.
Trump revokes classified access for Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others
While mostly symbolic, the move to revoke security clearances for over a dozen former officials has been seen as a warning to President Trump’s adversaries.
How Ohio’s food banks are dealing with extensive cuts from the USDA
NPR’s Sarah McCammon speaks to Joree Novotny, Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Food Banks about the USDA’s recent cuts to the food purchasing programs that support families in need.
A VA rescue effort saved 15,000 veterans’ homes. Some in Congress want to scrap it
An NPR investigation uncovered 40,000 vets facing foreclosure due to a VA mistake. A rescue program is helping many of them, but others fear being left out if Congress cuts this new lifeline
Elon Musk’s Pentagon visit sparks more questions about his access to sensitive files
The New York Times reported Musk would be getting a briefing on U.S. plans for any potential war against China. The Trump administration pushed back, saying this is false.
Education Dept. cuts could hurt low-income schools. And, an entertainment rundown
President Trump signed an executive action yesterday to start shutting down the Education Department, which could hurt low-income and rural schools. And, this week’s new music, movies and books.
Families of deported Venezuelans dispute gang claims after deportations under Alien Enemies Act
NPR talked to the families of four men believed to be in El Salvador. None of them had a serious criminal record in the U.S. Only some had been charged with illegal entry. Three had signed their voluntary departure.
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