Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.
Inspiration For Marge Simpson Passes Away
Margaret Groening died last month at the age of 94. Her son Matt Groening created The Simpsons, which is now the longest-running scripted TV show ever.
Thousands Of Syrians Ride Buses To Refugee Camps
Morning Edition rides along with Andrew Harper of the UNHCR to the Syrian border. Roughly 3,000 Syrians each day wait for buses to take them to refugee camps in Jordan.
Obama Answers Questions On Syria, Guantanamo, More
President Obama held a news conference at the White House on Tuesday morning.
40,000-Piece Puzzle Has A Great Fall
British jigsaw puzzle maker Dave Evans had hand cut the wooden pieces from images of Queen Elizabeth's jubilee. He says it needs to be put back together by next week, and he's hoping some of the queen's men and women can help him restore it.
Colorado To Tax Legalized Marijuana
That debate has been a partisan one. Democrats wanted the tax high, saying consumers will gladly pay. Republicans wanted a lower tax, saying if not, a black market will develop.
Advocates Honor LaHood's Time At Transportation Department
As outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood prepares to hand off the baton to President Obama's nominee, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, Morning Edition reflects on Lahood's legacy. What have he and the president accomplished? What's still to be done?
Sanford, Colbert Busch Clash In Sole Debate Before Election
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, a Republican, and Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch, faced off Monday night in the only debate before a special congressional election in South Carolina. Sanford is trying to make a comeback after he lied about an affair with an Argentine woman while he was in office. His ex-wife has also accused Sanford of trespassing at her home.
Virgin Galactic Reaches Milestone In Space Tourism Industry
Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson's space tourism venture, cleared a big hurdle Monday with its first powered test flight. Virgin Galactic plans to start taking "space tourists" for rides early next year. A ticket is expected to cost $200,000.
