Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
President Biden has issued a number of immigration-related executive actions that mimic those of the Trump administration, and VP Harris has promised she’ll continue restrictive policies.
Federal Reserve Chair Announces Decision To Raise Benchmark Interest Rate
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen announced Wednesday the Fed raised benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2015.
Yahoo Says Hackers Stole Data From More Than 1 Billion Accounts
For the second time this year, Yahoo has announced that customers were hacked. This time the company estimates that more than 1 billion user accounts had data stolen.
Homeland Security Adviser Suggests U.S. May Respond To Russian Cyberactivity
In an interview with President Obama's Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser, Lisa Monaco, she says the Obama administration may yet respond more forcefully to Russian cyber-intrusions.
Testimony Concludes After Jury Hears Survivor In Dylann Roof Trial
Testimony concluded Wednesday in the trial of Dylann Roof after jurors heard the testimony of Polly Sheppard, who survived the shooting at a church in Charleston, S.C.
Despite Past Differences, Trump Meets With Tech Industry Leaders
President-elect Trump met Wednesday with leaders of the tech industry, who he's often been at odds with over issues like trade, encryption andb immigration.
Federal Agencies Pressure Trump To Address Conflicts Of Interest
President-elect Trump promised to hold a press conference on Thursday to address conflicts of interest. Instead, he has postponed that event indefinitely. He said in tweets this week that his sons would run his businesses. But late Tuesday, the Office of Government Ethics said having his children run his business does not eliminate conflicts. And on Wednesday, the General Services Administration addressed Trump's conflicts involving his Washington, D.C., hotel.
Scientists Race To Preserve Climate Change Data Before Trump Takes Office
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with meteorologist Eric Holthaus about the race to preserve U.S. climate data before the Trump administration, and the fear that the new administration will erase the work of climate change researchers.