Both Parties Claim Public Support In Shutdown Struggle. Who's Out Of Touch?
Republicans and Democrats alike are really only listening to their own section of the choir, NPR's Ron Elving writes.
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DACA Activist Weighs In On The Partial Government Shutdown
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is a major sticking point in the government shutdown. David Greene talks to Cristina Jimenez, a DACA activist and former dreamer, about the program.
Politics In The News: Partial Government Shutdown
David Greene talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at National Review, about the latest on the partial government shutdown, as the first full day of furloughs takes effect.
The Russia Investigations: Is 'Infiltration' The New 'Collusion?'
An interview transcript raises new questions about Russian infiltration of U.S. political organizations. A key Trump aide passes on a Capitol Hill appearance. And is Mueller funded during shutdown?
Trump Has Revealed Assumptions About Handling Presidential Wealth, Businesses
Trump has continued to own a business empire while serving as president. That has revealed that expectations about handling presidential wealth, businesses and brands was about norms not laws.
Protesting Is Uncomfortable. Should It Be Easier?
This week on Ask Code Switch, a question from a Florida high school student who wants to know how to fight against injustice without antagonizing his teachers.
Ethics Report On Trump Administration: The Most Unethical Presidency
Steve Inskeep talks to Richard Painter, top ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush, and Norman Eisen, top ethics lawyer for President Obama. They argue Trump's administration has been unethical.
Trump Looks To Terminate The Diversity Lottery Program
Co-host Rachel Martin talks to immigration expert Anna Law about the diversity visa lottery program, which could be on the chopping block as lawmakers negotiate immigration policy.
The Russia Investigations: Bannon Comes In From The Cold, Trump Wavers On Mueller
Exiled from Trump world, Steve Bannon is headed to the House Intelligence Committee. The president might talk to Mueller — or not. And Sen. Feinstein released a big transcript over GOP objections.
President Trump's Idea Of Good And Bad Immigrant Countries Has A Historical Precedent
In part, Trump's recent vulgar slur appeared to be favoring the revival of a discriminatory immigration policy abolished by the U.S. Congress more than 50 years ago.