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.
Scott Family Lawyer Reacts To Mistrial In S.C. Police Shooting Case
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Chris Stewart, lawyer for the family of Walter Scott, on the mistrial in South Carolina police officer Michael Slager's case.
Actress Isabelle Huppert On Navigating The Good And The Bad In 'Elle'
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with French actress Isabelle Huppert about her film, Elle, and the range of characters she's played in over 40 years of acting.
University Of California Pledges To Fight Trump On Immigration Policy
Following Donald Trump's election, the University of California system has announced it will not cooperate with federal immigration authorities or turn over records to the government regarding students in the country illegally. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Janet Napolitano, president of the University of California and former secretary of Homeland Security.
Yale Announces New Procedure For Renaming Of University Buildings
Yale has announced a new procedure for considering the renaming of university buildings, which could allow for the renaming of Calhoun College. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Jonathan Holloway, dean of Yale College, about the new procedure.
Opponents Celebrate Decision To Halt Construction Of Dakota Access Pipeline
Pipeline opponents are celebrating Sunday's decision by the Army Corps of Engineers to not approve a key part of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Protesters fear the decision will be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
Judge Declares Mistrial In South Carolina Police Shooting Trial
A judge in South Carolina declared a mistrial in the police shooting case of Michael Slager. Slager was video taped shooting Walter Scott after he fled a traffic stop. Jurors deadlocked on Slager's guilt.
Armed Man Threatens D.C. Pizzeria Targeted By Fake News Stories
In Washington, D.C., local businesses are asking for more security after an armed man threatened a pizza place targeted by fake news stories. Police say the North Carolina man wanted to investigate a conspiracy theory that Hillary Clinton runs a child sex ring from the restaurant.
President-Elect Trump Nominates Ben Carson To Run HUD
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Amy Liu, director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution who worked at the Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Clinton administration, about President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Dr. Ben Carson to run the agency.