Politics & Government
As Politics Become More Divided, State Recall Efforts Gain Popularity
Nineteen states allow voters to try to recall elected state officials for a number of reasons, and those efforts have increased exponentially. Including in Colorado where there were six in 2019.
North Carolina Judges Toss Districts Drawn For GOP Advantage
A North Carolina judicial panel rejected state legislative district maps Tuesday, saying legislators took extreme advantage in drawing voting districts to help elect a maximum number of Republican lawmakers. The judges gave lawmakers two weeks to try again.
Trump Administration Diverts $3.6 Billion From Military Projects To Border Wall
Defense Secretary Mark Esper began notifying lawmakers which projects will be canceled in their districts. "It is a slap in the face to the members of the Armed Forces," Sen. Chuck Schumer said.
Walmart Curbs Ammunition Sales, Calls For Stronger Background Checks
Walmart will phase out handgun and short-barrel rifle ammunition. It's also restricting "open carry" in stores. A month ago, two shootings happened at two Walmarts in one week.
Manufacturing Shrinks For 1st Time In 3 Years On Trade Tensions
Manufacturing activity in the U.S. shrank last month for the first time in three years. Factories are especially sensitive to international forces, including the ongoing trade wars.
Joe Biden On Bipartisanship, Gun Control And Regrets Over Inaction After A Tragedy
Former Vice President Joe Biden sat down with NPR on the campaign trail in Iowa. Biden discussed bipartisanship, activism by gun violence survivors and regret over his inaction after a family tragedy.
Cherokee Nation Names First Delegate To Congress
Former Obama adviser Kimberly Teehee is being appointed as the tribe's first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. The position is outlined in an 1835 treaty but had never been filled.
Undocumented But In Demand: Immigration And Labor In America
The meatpacking, farming, construction and manufacturing industries all rely heavily on an immigrant workforce. Many of those workers are undocumented.
Engineers Can Help Save The Earth
John Browne, Lord Browne of Madingley, used to be the CEO oil and gas giant BP. In 1997, he talked about the existence of climate change.