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Attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford said that an investigation was necessary before the committee held a hearing or made a decision. But the panel's chairman is moving forward with Monday's hearing.

Curtis Mayfield's previous songs for The Impressions had often been broadly inspirational — but here, he aimed his pen directly at black listeners, pledging that better times were ahead.

House Republicans are headed to a showdown over immigration. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., and Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., about their conflicting visions for immigration policy in the U.S. and whether there's any chance Republicans can come together on a deal.

The House bill includes $5.7 billion for border wall funding but is not likely to survive in the Senate. The president has said he won't sign any spending measure without funding for border security.

For years, black authors stood out in science fiction and fantasy because there were so few. Now, says Alaya Dawn Johnson, though there are still obstacles, black authors are making themselves heard.

Some House GOP hard-liners say Speaker Kevin McCarthy shouldn't rule out a shutdown to achieve spending cuts and social policy changes sought by the far right of his party.

Often called the transgender bathroom ban, the "Protect All Students Act" requires Ohio schools designate multi-occupancy restrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for exclusive use by male or female students based on their original birth certificate.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Senators James Lankford. R-Okla., and Amy Klobuchar. D- Minn., about their legislation to protect elections from foreign interference.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with the R&B singer dubbed "the Ugandan Frank Ocean" about his album GERG and his experience reconciling his sexuality with the community that raised him.

President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save America Act. But many Senate Republicans are reluctant, wary of what it would mean if they were to lose their majority.