Defense Secretary Esper Says U.S. Plans To Cut Troops In Germany By A Third The Pentagon is promising what President Trump declared in June would happen: Troops are to be moved out of Germany, which the president accuses of stiffing NATO. David Welna
What Could Go Wrong On Election Day 2020? NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with journalist Garrett Graff about his article "8 Big Reasons Election Day 2020 Could Be a Disaster" for Politico Magazine.
Texas Republican Rep. Gohmert Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Rebuffing Masks Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas has tested positive for the coronavirus. Gohmert has often rejected taking precautions during the pandemic. Claudia Grisales
Oregon Gov. Says Federal Officers Will Begin Phased Withdrawal From Portland Oregon Gov. Kate Brown called the federal agents sent to Portland acted as "an occupying force & brought violence." Brown says federal officers will leave starting Thursday. Brakkton Booker
Jayapal goes after Attorney General Barr over federal force against protesters Seattle Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and U.S. Attorney general William Barr had a heated exchange in a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday. David Hyde
What Does The Trump Administration's Decision Mean For DACA Recipients? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ken Cuccinelli, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, about DACA, which protects recipients from deportation and allows them to work legally.
Trump Administration Defies Court, Won't Accept New DACA Applications A decision by the Trump administration will stop the acceptance of new applications for a program that protects immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children. John Burnett
In Ashtabula, Ohio, Young People Fight For The County's Political Future Ashtabula County, Ohio, voted for Barack Obama in 2016, then for Donald Trump. New political leaders there hope a younger generation of voters will help decide the 2020 presidential election. Simone Popperl
Teachers Union OKs Strikes If Schools Reopen Without Safety Measures In Place Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, said "safety strikes" should only take place as a last resort. The decision on whether to strike would be left to the local union. Brakkton Booker
Joe Biden Details His Plan To Advance Racial Equity In the U.S. Joe Biden shared details Tuesday of his proposal to advance racial equity in the United States. The plan is the fourth and final pillar of his "Build Back Better" agenda for economic recovery. Scott Detrow