Congress Needs Last-Minute Deal To Avoid Government Shutdown
The federal government will experience a partial shutdown at midnight unless lawmakers and President Trump can come to a last-minute deal on spending and immigration.
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What Happens To The Military If The Government Shuts Down
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michèle Flournoy, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, about the impact a government shutdown can have on the military.
Supreme Court To Hear Latest Challenge To Trump's Travel Ban
After losing several lower court rulings, the Trump administration will finally get a hearing by the justices on legality of its entry restrictions.
Federal Charge Brought In Assault On Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul
A neighbor allegedly blindsided the lawmaker outside his home in Bowling Green. Now Rene Boucher has signed an agreement to plead guilty. He faces a possible 10 years in prison.
Before 'Roe v. Wade,' The Women of 'Jane' Provided Abortions For The Women Of Chicago
In 1965, a group known as Jane began connecting pregnant women in Chicago with doctors willing to perform abortions. Jane members later learned to perform the procedure, making it more accessible.
Justice Department To Retry Sen. Robert Menendez And Friend In Corruption Case
The senior senator from New Jersey is accused of taking bribes and the case produced a mistrial last year. Menendez is seeking reelection this year.
With Hours Left, Congress Still Trying To Reach An Agreement To Fund The Government
Government funding runs out at midnight unless Congress can come to an agreement on spending, immigration and potentially other issues.
Trump Appointee Resigns After Bigoted Comments Surface
Carl Higbie, appointed by President Trump to serve in the agency that runs AmeriCorps, has apologized for remarks that derided black people, Muslims and other groups.
Why Women's March Organizers Are Focused On Polls In Nevada This Year
Organizers of the women's marches planned for this weekend, including a big expected one in Las Vegas on Sunday, discuss what's changed since last year and their hopes for this year.
'WSJ' Reporter Discusses Story Of Trump's Alleged Affair With Adult Film Star
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with reporter Michael Rothfeld of The Wall Street Journal, about Trump's alleged affair with adult film star Stephanie Clifford in 2006. Both parties have denied the affair, but The Journal says Clifford was paid $130,000 by Trump's lawyer to keep silent.