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Pushed by public opinion shift, Democrats adopt immigration restrictions
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
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.
Outlining Trump's Potential Conflicts Of Interest
On Dec. 15, Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement regarding his business interests. The wide range of his dealings leaves him open to potential conflicts of interest.
What The Pause In The Dakota Pipeline Project Means For North Dakotans
North Dakotans have mixed opinions about the Dakota Access Pipeline, which has been put on hold. Oil and gas is a big industry in the state.
Sen. Jack Reed Wants To Examine Claims Of Russian Cyberattacks
Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island was one of four senators to write a letter calling for a further look into the CIA's conclusion that Russia tried to help the election of Donald Trump.
Professors Take A Different Approach In Responding To 'Leftist Propaganda' Claims
An online "professor watchlist" claims to expose those who promote "leftist propaganda." University of Notre Dame professor John Duffy and peers asked to have their names added to the list in unity.
CIA Finds Russian Hackers Tried To Help Trump's Election
The CIA has concluded that Russia launched a cyberintelligence operation to influence the U.S. election in an apparent effort to help Donald Trump win, a U.S. official tells NPR.
After A Year On The Job, Stephen Colbert Finds His Voice On 'The Late Show'
by Eric Deggans
At a taping of the show this week, during a visit by Vice President Joe Biden, Late Show writers and producers explain how they managed to turn the program around after a rough start.
Ohio Gov. Kasich Mulling State Abortion Bans
This week Ohio lawmakers passed a ban on abortions after just six weeks of pregnancy. But they also passed a 20-week ban, which the governor may be more likely to sign into law.
Why Police Shooting Trials Put Juries In A Bind
After a mistrial in the police shooting of Walter Scott, University of South Carolina law professor Seth Stoughton discusses the complications and biases surrounding many police-involved shootings.
Barbershop: Trump Transition Team Tactics And Twitter Etiquette
Radio host Ken Rudin, Washington, D.C. conservative commentator Gayle Trotter, and Farajii Muhammad of WEAA in Baltimore discuss Donald Trump and the week in politics.