Supreme Court to hear arguments on Texas porn law At issue is a Texas law that mandates pornography websites verify the ages of their users before they gain access to the material. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds
Trump will begin his presidency in delicate position, poll finds A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows that Americans’ support for President-elect Donald Trump’s top priorities is split, despite his claims of a mandate for his agenda. Read more on NPR
NPR News: These workers are aiding labor investigations. Will Trump let them stay in the U.S.?
These workers are aiding labor investigations. Will Trump let them stay in the U.S.? Under Biden, thousands of workers who experienced wage theft and other abuses have been granted protection from deportation and authorization to work so they can participate in labor investigations. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Safety advocates fear Tesla will face less accountability for car crashes under Trump
Safety advocates fear Tesla will face less accountability for car crashes under Trump With Tesla CEO Elon Musk backing President-elect Donald Trump, safety advocates fear the incoming administration is poised to scrap a federal crash reporting requirement that Tesla calls unfair. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump’s Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here’s what to know
Trump’s Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here’s what to know Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about whether she will protect the Justice Department from political influence. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end
Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end As DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, NPR sits down for an exit interview. He tells us the border is more secure now than before the pandemic. Read more on NPR
NPR News: 2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey
2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth’s dusty sidekick. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba President Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. label of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as part of a deal aided by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine
Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine The mine has been the scene of a tense standoff between police and miners since authorities launched an operation to force the miners out by cutting off food and water from the surface. Read more on NPR
NPR News: South Korean law enforcement officers detain impeached President Yoon
South Korean law enforcement officers detain impeached President Yoon Yoon was brought into custody about three hours after hundreds of law enforcement officers entered the residential compound in their second attempt to detain him over his imposition of martial law last month. Read more on NPR