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Support for the Endangered Species Act remains high as Trump administration and Congress try to gut it

By Jeremy T. Bruskotter, John A. Vucetich, Ramiro Berardo, The Conversation

Since its passage, the Endangered Species Act has helped reverse and stop declines in numerous species – from bald eagles to Lake Erie watersnakes – and served as a model for similar laws around the world.

Who owns the moon? A space lawyer answers

By Frans von der Dunk, The Conversation

Since the beginning of the space race, the United States knew that for many people around the world the sight of a U.S. flag on the Moon would raise major political issues.

Trump finds it ‘inconceivable’ lawyer would tape a client

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Donald Trump said Saturday he finds it “inconceivable” that a lawyer would tape a client, as the president weighed in after the disclosure that in the weeks before the 2016 election, his then-personal attorney secretly recorded their…

Democratic socialism surging in the age of Trump

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

As Donald Trump's presidency stretches into its second year, democratic socialism has become a significant force in Democratic politics.

Shields and Salam on Trump-Putin summit aftershocks

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review Executive Editor Reihan Salam join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including the fallout from President Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in U.S. politics and the NATO alliance, plus news…

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WATCH: Tim Kaine and Corey Stewart meet for first U.S. Senate debate in Virginia

By Jenny Marder

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Republican Corey Stewart will square off Saturday for their first debate in the Virginia Senate race. PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff will moderate the debate.

How has public opinion about abortion changed since Roe v. Wade?

By Laura Santhanam

States are a critical battleground over abortion rights, and polling reveals where opinions stand at the state and national level.

Lawmakers want Trump’s interpreter to testify. That might be unethical

By Corinne Segal

Compelling the Trump-Putin interpreter Marina Gross to testify could undermine the profession.

Pelosi says Putin should not address Congress

By Associated Press

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says House Speaker Paul Ryan should make it clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin won't be invited to address Congress if he comes to Washington.

AP source: Trump on tape about Playmate payment

By Eric Tucker, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

A person familiar with an investigation into President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer says the attorney secretly recorded Trump discussing a payment to an ex-Playboy model who said she had an affair with him.