NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with author Marc Dunkelman on why, according to his forthcoming book "Why Nothing Works," progressives made it difficult for government to function.

A recent White House order lays the foundations for the government to deport international students who've participated in protests against Israel. Critics call it censorship of protected speech.

A veteran Justice Department lawyer has left the agency and is starting a new group to help advise and defend government lawyers under attack from the new administration.