Supreme Court upholds a lower court order to force USAID to pay contractors
In an order, the justices left in place a lower court order that so far has only required the Trump administration to pay contractors for foreign aid work that has already been completed — roughly $2 billion.
Election Security At Def Con
The Def Con conference was once focused on hacker culture. But as election security has become a major focus, the conference is now filled with officials eager to work with the hacking community.
The Difficulty Of Basing U.S. Missiles In Asia
On his first trip to Asia, Defense Secretary Mark Esper advocated basing U.S. medium-range missiles on the ground in Asia. Finding a country that's willing to host them could be a tall order.
The New '90210'
'90s teen TV soap Beverly Hills, 90210 is back. Only it's not exactly a reboot. The cast plays themselves as aging former TV stars in a behind-the-scenes meta look at a 90210 reboot.
Boys Calls 911 For Pizza; Cops Deliver
A Florida boy called 911 saying he was hungry and wanted to order a pizza. The police used it as a teaching moment, then went out and bought and delivered one.
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.
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.
U.N. Says Agriculture Must Change To Prevent Worst Effects Of Climate Change
Humans must drastically alter food production in order to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming, according to a U.N. report.
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
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.
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
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.