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Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein

We check on how the media has covered Jeffrey Epstein, and the accusations and investigations that ended with Epstein's death in federal custody.

Advocates Oppose Rule That Penalizes Immigrants For Needing Benefits

Immigrant advocates are threatening to sue the Trump administration for its new rule that will make it harder for immigrants to get green cards if they use, and are likely to use, public benefits.

Disability activists from around the world attended a seminar in Oregon. From left, Joyce Peter of Vanuatu, Sidonie Nduwimana of Burundi,, Wendy Beatriz Caishpal Jaco of El Salvador, Gina Rose Balanlay of the Philippines (standing) and Raluca Oancea of Romania.

For Disability Activists, 3 Weeks In Oregon Is A Game Changer

A person with a disability may be practically invisible in some countries — or the target of cruel comments. Global activists gathered in Oregon to learn how to change laws and attitudes.

Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said Monday at the White House that immigrants legally in the U.S. may no longer be eligible for green cards if they use food stamps, Medicaid and other public benefits.

Immigration Chief: 'Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor Who Can Stand On Their Own 2 Feet'

Ken Cuccinelli, acting head of Citizenship and Immigration Services, says the new rule, which can deny green cards to immigrants who use government benefits, is part of Trump "keeping his promises."

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, seen at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, has lashed out at <em>The Washington Post </em>over coverage of his presidential campaign.

Bernie Sanders Again Attacks Amazon — This Time Pulling In 'The Washington Post'

The newspaper's editor accused Sanders of peddling a "conspiracy theory" about the influence of the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos, who is also the founder and CEO of Amazon.

A truck passes a stack of China Shipping containers at the Port of Savannah in Georgia on July 5, 2018. The Trump administration is delaying some tariffs from taking effect until December.

Trump Administration Delays Some China Tariffs

The Trump administration is postponing some tariffs on Chinese imports set to take effect on Sept.1. Tariffs on laptops, cellphones, some clothing and other items are now set to begin Dec. 15.

The warden of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City has been reassigned and two others suspended pending official investigations, the Justice Department said.

Justice Department Reassigns Warden Of Prison Where Jeffrey Epstein Died

The warden will now report to the Bureau of Prisons' North East Regional Office. Two other staffers have been placed on leave amid official investigations.

Trump Administration Postpones Tariffs On Some Popular Chinese Imports

The Trump administration is postponing tariffs on some popular Chinese imports from Sept. 1 until Dec. 15. The move is a significant retreat in the trade war. Stocks rose on the news.

Bottled Water Distribution Begins In Newark, N.J., After Lead Detected

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with reporter Karen Yi of The Star-Ledger about the ongoing water crisis in Newark.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in March. He blames big tech for using "exploitative and addictive practices in order to get us to spend more time on their platform."

Senator Pushes Bill To Curb 'Exploitative And Addictive' Social Media Practices

The legislation by a freshman Republican senator would prohibit features like auto-play and infinite scrolling, used by social media companies to keep users on their platform longer.

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