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.
Environmentalists Brace For Scott Pruitt To Take Over EPA
What will an anti-regulation, climate skeptic do as head of the Environmental Protection Agency? Environmentalists are bracing. But Scott Pruitt will also face limits if he tries to strip the agency of its power.
What's Next For Syrian Rebels As Regime Forces Take Aleppo
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Ambassador Frederic Hof, a former State Department adviser on Syria, about what's next for Syria's rebel groups and how foreign leaders may face responsibility for lack of intervention.
Cease-Fire Deal On Hold As Civilians Remain Trapped In Aleppo
A ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey designed to allow civilians, fighters and their families leave besieged eastern Aleppo broke down before anyone could flee.
Cybersecurity Firm Confirms Russian Hackers Breached The DNC
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and chief technology officer of CrowdStrike, about their assessment on how Russian hackers breached the Democratic National Committee and what it means for U.S. cyber security.
Wake Forest Finds Football Radio Analyst Provided Game Plans To Opponents
Wake Forest University has fired one of its football team's radio analysts, who the school says provided game plans to its opponents. Tommy Elrod is a former player for the Wake Forest Deacons. He had also been doing radio analysis at Wake Forest games, until a school investigation concluded that Elrod had provided play sheets to rival teams.
Red State Democrat Prepared To Work With Donald Trump On Trade
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly about the posture he and the Democratic Party plan to take toward the Trump administration.
Reports: Trump Nominates Rep. Ryan Zinke To Head Interior Department
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke is reported to be the nominee for Interior secretary in the Trump administration. Zinke is a former Navy Seal and serves on the Natural Resources committee.
Study Shows The U.S. Attracts An Elite Muslim And Hindu Population
The Pew Research Center says Hindus and Muslims who have migrated recently to the U.S. are especially well-educated — in stark contrast to the schooling levels of those populations worldwide.