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House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) walks to the House floor on Capitol Hill on Friday. Nunes has been challenged by his colleagues about over how he acquired and handled classified information that he didn't share with the rest of the committee.

Head Of House Intel Committee Went To White House Grounds To Meet Source

Rep. Devin Nunes secretly went to the White House grounds to view classified intelligence, before briefing President Trump and the press on information that other committee members hadn't seen.

The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds

The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.

Can Congressional Republicans Find Common Ground On Immigration?

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 Department of Health and Humans Services is adding a Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom to protect doctors, nurses and other health care workers who refuse to take part in some kinds of care because of moral or religious objections.

Trump Admin Will Protect Health Workers Who Refuse Services On Religious Grounds

The Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom is being established to aid health workers with objections rooted in conscience or religion to treating certain people and performing some procedures.

S.C. Officials Remove Confederate Flag From State House Grounds

South Carolina officials lowered the Confederate battle flag for the last time on Friday at the State House grounds. The governor signed the bill on Thursday to remove the flag amid great fanfare. There was tremendous debate from lawmakers and residents about whether it should be removed.

No Common Ground Found As House Judiciary Committee Debates Articles Of Impeachment

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to approve two articles of impeachment against President Trump, setting up a vote by the full House of Representatives next week.

U.N. to keep peacekeepers in southern Lebanon despite Israel's ground operation

There are around 10,000 U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon. The U.N. says they will remain at their posts in southern Lebanon -- even as Israel conducts ground operations against Hezbollah.

'Stand Your Ground' laws are linked to an increase in U.S. homicides, study says

Trayvon Martin was killed a decade ago. The man who shot him used Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law as a successful defense. Critics say those laws are being abused and leading to more deaths.

Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

The political divide has left some personal relationships on shaky ground

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Eric Liu, co-founder of Citizen University, about how to coexist in community with people who vote differently.

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