Oakland Mayor Stands By 'Fair Warning' Of Impending ICE Operation
ICE's deputy director called the mayor's warning a politically driven and reckless decision that likely allowed people targeted by agents to get away.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Reacts To Trump's Proposed Gun Control Measures
President Trump surprised lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday when he called for a strong package of gun control measures. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and chair of the House Second Amendment Caucus, about his reaction to those comments.
How Kushner's Finances Could Be Potential Conflicts Of Interest
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with WNYC's Andrea Bernstein about Jared Kushner's financial vulnerabilities, and what they mean for potential conflicts of interest in his role as an adviser to President Trump.
In His 9 Months On The Job, Special Counsel Robert Mueller Has Charged 19 People
Less than a year on the job investigating Russian election interference, special counsel Robert Mueller has secured criminal charges against 19 people including five guilty pleas.
Forecast For National Weather Service Is Cloudy, With A Chance Of Budget Cuts
The Trump administration is looking to slash the National Weather Service's budget at a time when the service already has hundreds of unfilled positions — all while extreme weather is increasing. Now, meteorologists are speaking out, warning about being understaffed and the risks to keeping the public informed.
Trump Says Administration Working On 'Very Very Strong' Policies To Combat Opioids
The president made an unexpected appearance at Thursday's White House opioid summit. "It's a problem that's growing," he said of the drug epidemic that has struck the country.
Planned Parenthood Plans Major Political Effort In Key States For 2018 Midterms
Planned Parenthood says it will be a major presence in Senate and gubernatorial races in eight battleground states in this year's midterm elections. It promises to spend record dollars as well.
Senators Push For Leadership At Indian Health Service
President Trump first nominee to lead the Indian Health Service is out of the picture. Montana's senators are urging the administration to name a new nominee quickly.
Why Pedestrian Deaths Are At A 33-Year High And How To Prevent Them
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Alissa Walker, urbanist editor of Curbed, about the 42 percent rise in pedestrian deaths in Los Angeles since the mayor launched his initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities two years ago. This comes as pedestrian deaths nationwide are at a 33-year high.
Puerto Rican Government Considering Changes For Public Schools After Hurricane Maria
The Puerto Rican government wants to make big changes to the island's public school systems, including allowing charter schools. But critics say officials want to privatize the system, using the chaos after Hurricane Maria as an excuse.