ACLU Leader On Defending Hate Groups
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, about the organization's stance on defending the constitutional rights of hate groups.
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A Look At 'Antifa'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mother Jones magazine's Wes Enzinna about the anti-fascist, or antifa, movement, including their goals and willingness to use violent tactics.
Trump Pardons Arpaio
Late on Friday, President Trump pardoned former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio of a criminal contempt conviction.
Counterterrorism Adviser Gorka Out Of White House Job
Sebastian Gorka was a close ally of ousted Trump strategist Steve Bannon's and was a source of controversy over potential ties to anti-Semitic extremists.
Trump Signs Memo Officially Banning Transgender People In The Military
President Trump signed a memo ordering the Defense Department to roll back an Obama administration move that allowed transgender people to serve openly in the U.S. military.
Unlike Many Trump Loyalists, Hope Hicks Stays Out Of The Spotlight
Unlike many of President Trump's advisers, Hope Hicks does not seek the spotlight. Hicks was recently named the interim White House communications director.
President Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Arpaio ignited national controversy over his detention of undocumented immigrants. He was convicted in July of criminal contempt for defying a judge's order to have his deputies stop such detentions.
New, Respected FEMA Chief Faces First Major Challenge With Hurricane Harvey
Brock Long, while new to Washington, is well-regarded in the esoteric field of emergency management. "He's absolutely the top of the top," homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said on Friday.
Week In Politics: Trump Takes Swipe At Fellow Republicans
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with CNN commentator John Phillips, and author and Univision anchor Leon Krauze about President Trump's speech to veterans in Reno, Nev., his subsequent rally in Phoenix, and his interaction with Republican senators.
Four Steps That Could Cut Health Insurance Premiums And Boost Enrollment
For now, the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land. A consulting firm lays out four steps it says would lead to insurance coverage for millions more, at a lower cost.