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.
Italian Prime Minister Resigns After Voters Reject Constitutional Reform
Italy's prime minister submitted his resignation following the weekend no vote on his constitutional reform.
Trump Selects Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt To Run The EPA
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the incoming administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt is a self-avowed opponent of what he calls "the EPA's activist agenda."
Trump's Cabinet Of Ex-Generals Indicates Focus On National Security
President-elect Trump plans to nominate at least three former top generals to his cabinet, and he is said to be considering more former top four-star military commanders. NPR takes a look at why Trump favors the brass and what effect a cabinet of such leaders could have on the way he runs the government.
Trump Plans To Nominate Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly For Homeland Security
President-elect Trump plans to nominate retired Marine Gen. John Kelly to become his secretary of Homeland Security. Kelly is a former head of U.S. Southern Command and a long-serving Marine infantryman. He would be the latest former general to join the nascent Trump administration.
Senators Deliver Farewell Tribute To Vice President Joe Biden
Senators bid farewell to Vice President Joe Biden, who spent much of his career in the Senate, during a special tribute in the Senate chamber.
Republicans Raise Concerns About Uptick In Midnight Regulations
President Obama has some six weeks left in office, and Republicans are worried his administration will be issuing regulations up until the very end.
Civilians Face Heightened Danger As Iraqi Forces Fight To Retake Mosul
As the number of injuries and deaths increase for civilians in Mosul and Iraqi troops trying to liberate them from ISIS, it raises questions about guidance that civilians should stay in place.
