Denied Asylum, But Terrified To Return Home
Immigration lawyers say they're seeing an alarming spike in the number of asylum claims that are being rejected at the earliest stage, known as the credible fear interview.
Politics
Looking At Russian Social Media Influence
NPR's Scott Simon asks Alexander Malkevich of the website USA Really and The Daily Beast's Lachlan Markay about Russian social media efforts in the U.S.
The Week In Quotes
It was a busy week full of confusion and clarifications — and more confusion. We go back through some of the week's presidential comments.
Week In Politics
NPR's Scott Simon asks Margaret Talev, Bloomberg senior White House correspondent, about this week's political news.
Reports: Cohen Taped Conversation With Trump About Paying McDougal
Former federal prosecutor Nick Akerman speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about reports that Trump aide Michael Cohen secretly recorded a conversation with Trump.
Bernie Sanders On U.S. Foreign Policy
NPR's Scott Simon asks Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, a critic of U.S. involvement overseas, about President Trump's "America First" foreign policy and about Russian interference in U.S. elections.
Politics In Zimbabwe Has A New Soundtrack
Ebba Chitambo, 66, made music during Zimbabwe's fight for independence. Now, he's giving advice to a new generation of musicians about writing political music.
Former South Korea President Sentenced To 8 More Years In Prison
Park Geun-hye was already serving 24 years in jail. On Friday a court convicted the disgraced leader of illegally receiving funds from a state agency and breaking election laws.
Former National Intelligence Director Discusses Dan Coats' Current Situation
National Intelligence Director Dan Coats has been repeatedly put on the spot by President Trump's actions in Helsinki and at home. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with former director John Negroponte about how he might navigate the situation.
From Helsinki To Another Potential Meeting With Putin, A Look At Trump's Week
From the joint press conference in Helsinki to the news that President Trump had invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington, D.C., for a second meeting — it has been a banner week.