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School vouchers are one example of the stakes in legislative elections
by Wayne Schutsky
The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That's the goal Democrats have -- if they can get a majority.
News Brief: Gun Legislation, Intelligence Leadership Changes, Jimmy Aldaoud
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will discuss measures aimed at addressing gun violence in September. Also, changes in national intelligence leadership.
Recounting Historical Violence Against Ethnic Mexicans
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to historian Trinidad Gonzales of the group Refusing to Forget about La Matanza, violence that targeted ethnic Mexicans in Texas in the 1910s.
U.N. Says Agriculture Must Change To Prevent Worst Effects Of Climate Change
by Dan Charles
Humans must drastically alter food production in order to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming, according to a U.N. report.
Large ICE Raids In Mississippi
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Jeff Amy of The Associated Press about the large federal immigration raids in Mississippi.
Grassley Pushes Prescription Drug Bill
by Susan Davis
Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is pushing for a bill to lower prescription drug prices that divides the GOP. But it may be the only way to get a bill to President Trump's desk.
The Supreme Court's Shift On The 2nd Amendment
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with New Yorker writer Jeffrey Toobin, who says the Supreme Court has shifted its interpretation of the Second Amendment over time.
Rep. Veronica Escobar On Gun Legislation
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, after President Trump visited her state Wednesday.
Government Deadline Approaches To Ban Chinese-Made Surveillance Cameras
by Jackie Northam
There are thousands of Chinese-made surveillance cameras in government buildings across the United States. Congress is banning them Aug. 13, but it's unclear how that will be carried out.
FBI's Challenges In Fighting Domestic Terrorism
NPR's David Greene talks to former FBI official Dave Gomez about challenges the FBI faces in fighting domestic terrorism, and the tools it needs to prevent such attacks.
Stare At Seagulls To Save Your Sandwich, Scientists Say
Scientists at the University of Exeter say staring at seagulls makes them take longer to attempt to steal food.
U.K. Domino's Is Stockpiling Ingredients Before Brexit
Domino's in the U.K. is stockpiling pizza ingredients in case the supply chain is disrupted by Brexit.