The Realities Of MS-13
David Kennedy, a criminal justice professor at John Jay College, tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro what we know about the international criminal gang MS-13 compared with President Trump's statements.
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Trump's Lawyers Say He Can't Be Forced To Testify
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman about a letter from President Trump's lawyers to Robert Mueller arguing that the president is not compelled to testify.
Alabama Governor's Primary Race Is All About Corruption
Politics in Alabama have been marred with corruption for years. We look at how these events are playing out in the Republican primary race for governor.
On Separating Migrant Families
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Jessica Vaughan of Center for Immigration Studies, which favors less immigration, about President Trump's policy for migrants and the separation of families.
California's Unusual Primary System
California's nontraditional nonpartisan primary system could negatively affect Democrats running for the House and Republicans running in the state's races for governor and senator.
Democrats Hope To Avoid Knocking Party Candidates Out Of Contention In California
Democrats had great success in convincing new candidates to run in the state, but the rush of excitement created crowded races with some contenders campaigning aggressively against one another.
With The Rise Of Legal Weed, Drug Education Moves From 'Don't' to 'Delay'
Today's drug prevention messaging is a far cry from the "Just Say No" days. Schools want to give kids the facts to make informed decisions about whether and when to try drugs or alcohol.
New Hampshire Mothers Struggling With Opioid Addiction Fight To Keep Their Children
New Hampshire parents who are trying to overcome opioid abuse face a ticking clock and limited state resources to try to keep their parental rights.
Report: In A Letter To Mueller, Trump's Lawyers Say He Can't Be Compelled To Testify
The January letter asserts the president's power to end the special counsel probe and to issue pardons, and reveals Trump's broad interpretation of executive power.
Puerto Rico Faces Pressure Over Disputed Death Toll
A study out of Harvard University estimates that the death toll from Hurricane Maria was close to 5,000. That's in contrast to the Puerto Rican government's official number, 64.