FAQ: On Alleged Wiretaps Of Trump Communications
President Trump accused his predecessor of monitoring his communications. Here is a rundown of the allegations, federal surveillance powers, and what we do and don't know.
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Trump Claims Obama Ordered Wiretap On Trump Tower, Offers No Evidence
President Trump's tweet without evidence about alleged wiretapping is raising questions about whether the White House will respect the independence of the Justice Department and the FBI.
Supreme Court Drops Transgender Teen's Challenge To School Bathroom Policy
The Supreme Court has returned to a lower appeals court the case of a 17-year-old transgender boy who has sued to be allowed to use the boy's bathroom at his Virginia high school. The high court noted that an earlier ruling depended on guidance from the Obama administration that has since been superseded.
10 Years After The New Bedford ICE Raid, Immigrant Community Has Hope
A decade ago, federal agents detained hundreds of workers in the massive immigration raid in New Bedford, Mass. But some say the raid brought the people of the community together.
Trump Signs New Order Blocking Arrivals From 6 Majority-Muslim Countries
Trump's previous executive order caused chaos at airports and inspired protests and dozens of lawsuits. The new version omits Iraq, doesn't apply to existing visas and isn't in effect immediately.
Trump Signs New Revised Travel Ban
President Trump on Monday signed a new executive order: a revised version of last month's travel ban. A big change is that the list of seven Muslim-majority countries has gone down to six.
Supreme Court Won't Decide Transgender Teen's Challenge To Bathroom Policy
A one-sentence order sends the case back to a lower court and cites the Trump administration's rescinding of guidance that students have the right to use facilities matching their gender identity.
ProPublica Launches New Collaboration Project To Track And Document Hate Crimes
Because what constitutes a "hate crime" can be a matter of dispute, the reporting about them varies tremendously. ProPublica's A.C. Thompson discusses why the Documenting Hate initiative is necessary.
Trump Calls For Congressional Inquiry Into Unproved Obama Wire-Tap Allegations
President Trump has asked Congress to investigate his predecessor Barack Obama in regards to alleged wire tapping in Trump Tower. Obama representatives have strongly denied the allegations.
The Call-In: Crossing The U.S.-Mexico Border
We asked the audience to send us questions about the U.S.-Mexico border. Listeners wanted to know about the role of law enforcement and what it takes to cross the border legally.