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In Los Angeles, a supporter of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA, protests the Trump administration's decision to end the program.

Nearly 800,000 young immigrants are in limbo following President Trump's decision to rescind the Obama-era program known as DACA. Here's what you should know about the program and what happens next.

Vitali Shkliarov, 41, was one of the organizers behind a campaign to field 1,000 independent candidates to fill Moscow's lowest elected offices. In last month's election, opposition candidates won majorities in 30 of Moscow's 125 local district councils.

In Moscow's Local Elections, Opponents Of Putin Find A Glimmer Of Hope

The opposition, long frustrated at the national level, is encouraging novices to stand in local elections. Last month they won big in Moscow, with help from an expert with U.S. campaign experience.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the agency will close a loophole that lets drug manufacturers skip pediatric testing in some drugs intended for children.

FDA Moves To Rein In Drugmakers' Abuse Of Orphan Drug Law

Following an investigation by Kaiser Health News and NPR, the Food and Drug Administration has moved to close a loophole that lets drugmakers skip pediatric testing of drugs to treat rare diseases.

Friday Night Headlines: Arpaio Pardoned And Gorka Ousted

A Friday night news dump revealed that President Trump had pardoned controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ousted White House advisor Sebastian Gorka. We talk to NPR's Domenico Montanaro.

People are talking about the ACA at town hall meetings around the nation, like this one with Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina last month.

Americans Conflicted Over GOP Plans To Dump Obamacare

Growing public support for the Affordable Care Act seems to be at odds with the GOP's plans to repeal and replace it.

Local Police Departments Invest In Cell Phone Spy Tools

As we depend on our cell phones more and more, the tools to peek into our phones are getting better. Local police departments across the country are investing heavily in this technology. And, with few laws governing what police can collect and store, that has a lot of privacy advocates alarmed. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to City Lab reporter George Joseph about the spread of tools that let police collect cell phone data.

Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Threat To Victims, A Quandary For Bystanders

Allegations about Donald Trump's behavior toward women have revived a debate over sexual assault and harassment in the workplace. The problem persists — but those who witness it can help. Here's how.

Against U.S. Intervention In Venezuela

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis about his recent op-ed in Time, arguing against deploying U.S. soldiers to Venezuela.

The Crew Dragon landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday morning, with a splashdown at 8:45 a.m. ET, as scheduled. The uncrewed craft had been on a test flight in which it docked with the International Space Station.

Watch: SpaceX Crew Dragon Splashes Down In Atlantic Ocean

The craft's splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean hit its expected landing time of 8:45 a.m. ET Friday after re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Trump To Sign Border Security Bill And Declare National Emergency For More Funding

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Trump will sign into law the border deal reached by Congress this week, but he will also declare a national emergency for additional funding.

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