Morning news brief
U.S. resumes Ukraine military aid and intelligence sharing as Kyiv approves ceasefire, Education Department to cut nearly half of staff, House GOP spending plan to avert shutdown heads to the Senate.
Ask Cokie: Executive Orders
President Trump says he's considering using an executive order to get a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listeners' questions.
Corruption Charges Filed Against Top Puerto Rico Officials
Prosecutors filed federal corruption charges against two former officials in the administration of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello. Some are saying Rossello should resign.
Iranian Vessels Attempt To Block British Ship In Strait Of Hormuz
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Erin Cunningham of The Washington Post about Iranian vessels' attempt to block a British commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Immigration Judges Face Challenges As Cases Pile Up
NPR's Noel King speaks with the president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, Ashley Tabaddor, about the challenges facing immigration judges as they deal with a backlog of cases.
Attorney Who Represented Epstein Victims Talks About Charges
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represented three victims in the Jeffrey Epstein sex crime case more than a decade ago.
Alligator On The Loose In Popular Chicago Lagoon
A 4-to-5 foot alligator was spotted in Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago earlier this week. It has evaded capture and now a social media contest is underway to name the gator.
Instead Of 'Moana' Cake, Mother Mistakenly Gets Marijuana-Themed Cake
Kensli Davis' mom tried to get her daughter a Moana-themed cake, but a communication error led a Georgia Dairy Queen to design a cake with a pony with bloodshot eyes smoking a joint.
News Brief: Acosta Defends Plea Deal, Student Loan Lawsuit, Tension in Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta is defending a plea deal he oversaw nearly a dozen years ago as a U.S. attorney in Florida. Also, a major teachers' union is suing the U.S. Department of Education.
The Origins Of The Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michael Isikoff of Yahoo News about his reporting on the origins of the Seth Rich conspiracy theory.
2020 Democrats Talk Racial Equality
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg is the latest Democratic candidate to propose policies to fight racial inequality, as he faces racial tensions after a police shooting in his city.
Women's National Soccer Team Celebrates In New York City
New York City welcomes the U.S. women's national soccer team after their World Cup win with a ticker tape parade on Wednesday.