The White House Pushes Limits On Legal Immigration
President Donald Trump has endorsed legislation that would cut the number of legal immigrations allowed into the United States by half over the next decade.
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Calls To Investigate Clinton Pose A Challenge To U.S. Political Norms
President Trump and some GOP lawmakers want an investigation into Hillary Clinton and other figures from the Obama era. But a probe of a defeated candidate is not the norm in American democracy.
Trump Pushes To Reduce Legal Immigration
President Trump threw his support Wednesday behind a Senate proposal to reduce legal immigration.
Environmental Groups Challenge EPA In Court Over Ozone Rule
The Trump administration seeks to roll back and delay dozens of regulations across government, including one to lower smog-creating ozone. Environmental groups are challenging the EPA in court.
Taking It To The States
The White House wants more decision making to happen at the local level.
In Texas, One Republican Lawmaker Is Trying To Halt The Bathroom Bill
The Texas governor and lieutenant governor are leading efforts to pass several Republican red meat bills – like a ban on transgender bathroom access. But one Republican lawmaker is pushing back.
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill
President Trump objects to a bill that imposes new sanctions on Russia even as he signs it.
DOJ Plans To Take Affirmative Action Against College Admissions
The Justice Department plans to investigate universities using affirmative action policies that discriminate against white applicants. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Bob Driscoll, who served at the DOJ.
Trump Unveils Legislation Limiting Legal Immigration
There has been a huge debate about immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, but the administration is looking to cut the number of legal immigrants allowed into the country by half.
Trump Remarks Eclipse Sessions' Talk Before Black Law Enforcement Group
The attorney general was in Atlanta to promote a new crime-fighting agenda, but much of the attention was on the president's comment that police shouldn't be "too nice" to suspects in custody.