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What is birthright citizenship and what happens after the Supreme Court ruling? - 2025-06-27T20:29:14-04:00
Within two hours of a Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability of federal courts to impose universal injunctions, lawyers for immigrant rights groups filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of their clients.

A fourth judge has blocked a Trump executive order targeting elite law firms - 2025-06-27T19:36:21-04:00
The ruling, involving the firm Susman Godfrey, marks the fourth time out of four that a federal judge has permanently blocked one of Trump's executive orders seeking to punish an elite law firm.

Pilgrims and clergy gather in remote Alaska village to canonize first Yup'ik saint - 2025-06-27T19:18:05-04:00
The Orthodox Christian tradition is strong in the tiny village of Kwethluk, Alaska. It recently welcomed clergy and pilgrims from around the world to canonize a local midwife and healer as a saint.

How Russia Sees Itself in the World - 2025-06-27T18:51:50-04:00
Ever since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the majority of western countries have been working to marginalize Russia by imposing sanctions and moving away from dependence on Russian oil. This week NATO announced most member countries would dramatically increase defense spending, a move they said was meant to counter threats posed by Russia.

But Russia is eager to show it still has many partners around the globe and quash talk of a possible economic recession at home. Our correspondent takes us to an international conference in Saint Petersburg where the Russian government is putting it's best face forward.

People say they've faced withdrawals from SSRIs. They want recognition and research - 2025-06-27T18:27:23-04:00
A growing number of people who take SSRIs are saying they've suffered difficult withdrawal symptoms from long-term use, including dysphoria and sexual dysfunction.

Supreme Court wraps up term with two big wins for conservatives, and Trump - 2025-06-27T17:52:43-04:00
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to take steps aimed at implementing its ban on birthright citizenship. It has also made it far more difficult to challenge executive orders.

Five academics and former diplomats on U.S. strikes, Iran and stability - 2025-06-27T16:04:35-04:00
What 5 academics and former diplomats told Morning Edition about the U.S. strikes on Iran and fallout with Israel.

USNS Harvey Milk renamed amid Trump administration efforts to cut DEI - 2025-06-27T16:03:05-04:00
"People want to be proud of the ship they're sailing in," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in announcing the ship named after the gay rights leader would now be called the USNS Oscar V. Peterson.

What is a universal injunction and how did the Supreme Court limit its use? - 2025-06-27T15:26:19-04:00
Friday's decision stems from President Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship, but the Supreme Court focused on whether lower federal courts have the power to issue nationwide blocks.

Judge orders Abrego Garcia to remain in jail after his lawyers raise deportation concerns - 2025-06-27T14:49:08-04:00
A federal judge agreed to delay Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release after his lawyers pointed to conflicting reports from federal officials about whether he would remain in the U.S. while he awaits trial.