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Friday

Calls for Censure Show a Divide in Democratic Party

The Democratic base -- the blogosphere and liberal activists -- want President Bush censured. The Democrats in the Senate, except for two co-sponsors of Russell Feingold's censure resolution, are running from it.

Calls for Censure Show a Divide in Democratic Party

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National

Pro-Immigrant March Planned for Costa Mesa, Calif.

Organizers of last week's massive pro-immigrant march in Los Angeles have turned their sights to Costa Mesa in Orange County. The city has allied itself with U.S. Immigration and Customs to question and detain illegal immigrants. Opponents of that practice are planning a protest rally for Saturday.

Pro-Immigrant March Planned for Costa Mesa, Calif.

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World

Rice Greeted by Protests During Visit to England

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is greeted by protests during a visit to Blackburn, Lancashire, the hometown of British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Muslims and anti-war activists protested outside a high school where Rice was speaking. Twenty percent of the Blackburn population is Muslim.

Rice Greeted by Protests During Visit to England

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World

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

President Bush is in Cancun wrapping up a summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. Immigration with Mexico and trade with Canada were the two issues that took up most of the president's time. Steve Inskeep talks with David Greene.

North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade

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Thursday

All Things Considered

Senate Begins Contentious Debate on Immigration Policy

A divided Senate, led by a divided Republican party, begins the debate on overhauling immigration policy. Whatever the Senate comes up with, it will have to reconcile the legislation with a very restrictive House bill.

Senate Begins Contentious Debate on Immigration Policy

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All Things Considered

Border Talks on Tap as 'NAFTA' Leaders Meet in Mexico

President Bush meets with Mexican President Vicente Fox and new Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Cancun, Mexico, for talks. Immigration and border security -- and the balance between the two -- are expected to dominate the two days of meetings.

Border Talks on Tap as 'NAFTA' Leaders Meet in Mexico

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All Things Considered

Illegal Immigration Divides Americans, Poll Says

Americans are divided over illegal immigration, with nearly equal numbers saying undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the United States permanently, granted temporary worker status or required to return to their native countries, according to a new poll.

Illegal Immigration Divides Americans, Poll Says

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Analysis

Analysis

The Shifting Poles of New Globalization

Fresh Air

The most frightening thing the United States could do to Iran, short of attacking it, is to leave Iraq, says New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman. The second most frightening thing for Iran, he says, would be a U.S. success in Iraq.

The Shifting Poles of New Globalization

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Senate Approves Change in Lobbying Rules

The Senate has approved what some have called the first major change in ethics and lobbying rules in more than 25 years. But others believe the measures don't go far enough. The Senate action comes in response to the scandal involving lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

Senate Approves Change in Lobbying Rules

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Tom DeLay to Resign from Congress

Lobbyist Abramoff Sentenced, Remains Free

Lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his partner Adam Kidan are sentenced to nearly six years in prison for committing fraud in the purchase of a gambling fleet. But they were allowed to remain free while they help a corruption investigation targeting Congress.

Lobbyist Abramoff Sentenced, Remains Free

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Wednesday

Analysis

News Analysis

Congress Drops the Ball on Meaningful Ethics Reform

On the day that disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff is sentenced in Florida, Daniel Schorr, a senior news analyst for NPR, says that Congress is dropping the ball on meaningful ethics reform, and he’s not surprised.

Congress Drops the Ball on Meaningful Ethics Reform

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Economy

Economists Untangle Truth About Jobs, Immigration

In the immigration debate, the most sweeping claims deal with jobs and pay. Some say that illegal immigrants work in jobs that Americans are unwilling to take. Others claim that illegal immigrants drive down wages for blue-collar workers. Economists say the reality is a lot more complicated.

Economists Untangle Truth About Jobs, Immigration

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All Things Considered

Governors Weigh In on Immigration Debate

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty talks with Michele Norris about their stance on the illegal immigration debate in Congress. New Mexico is a border state, so border security is paramount for Gov. Richardson. Minnesota has a unique status as a state with a large number of legal immigrants, many of them from Africa and Asia.

Governors Weigh In on Immigration Debate

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