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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Author Caitlin Horrocks Explores Brilliance of Composer Erik Satie In 'The Vexations'
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Caitlin Horrocks about her debut novel, The Vexations. It's about French composer Erik Satie and his siblings.
10-Year-Old Girl Who Penned Letter To Yo-Yo Ma Gets A Response
When 10-year-old Anyi Kesler couldn't get in to a free Yo-Yo Ma concert, she wrote a letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune. Yo-Yo Ma read the letter and responded.
Trump Opened A Door With North Korea. Will 2020 Candidates Follow?
by Ayesha Rascoe
Trump's meetings with North Korea's dictator has led to a new level of engagement with Pyongyang. Any Democrat who manages to win in 2020 has to decide whether to keep that relationship going.
New Maine Law Aims To Restore Internet Privacy Protection Rolled Back By Trump Administration
by Steve Mistler
Lawmakers in Maine have passed a bill to restore internet privacy protections — protections that were rolled back by the Trump Administration and Congress.
Top Intelligence Boss Creates A New Role: The Election Threats Executive
by Pam Fessler
The nation's intelligence agencies have designated one person to be in charge of coordinating the government's efforts to identify threats to U.S. elections.
National Intelligence Director Creates New Position To Protect U.S. Elections
by Pam Fessler
The move by Dan Coats comes as intelligence officials warn that the 2020 elections remain susceptible to attacks from foreign governments or others intent on disrupting the process.
What Could Come At The Mueller Hearings
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, member of the House Intelligence Committee, about the scheduled hearings with special counsel Robert Mueller.
How Constantly Changing Immigration Policies Affect Migrants Already In Danger
by Reynaldo Leanos Jr.
The Trump administration issued a new rule requiring migrants to seek protection in another country they travel through before asking for asylum in the U.S.
The Week In Politics: Trump's Remarks Attacking 4 Congresswomen
by Ron Elving
President Trump's Sunday tweets, his doubling down and then his attempt to distance himself dominated the political news cycle.