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The U.S. Census Bureau, headquartered in Suitland, Md., is facing a lawsuit over its long-standing policy of counting unauthorized immigrants in census numbers used to redistribute seats in Congress.

Latino Voters Move To Defend Census Immigrant Count In Lawsuit By Alabama

The Trump administration has not yet responded to a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Census Bureau's policy of including unauthorized immigrants in population numbers used to distribute seats in Congress.

Your Turn: When Parents Push Too Hard ... Or Not Enough

We asked our readers: Did you feel too much pressure from your parents when you were kids? As parents, how do you motivate your kids to do well?

In an interview with NPR, U.S. Census Bureau's Acting Director Ron Jarmin discussed how the bureau is preparing for the upcoming 2020 census, including the controversial new citizenship question.

Transcript: Census Bureau Acting Director Ron Jarmin's Interview With NPR

The head of the U.S Census Bureau speaks with NPR's Hansi Lo Wang about how the government's largest statistical agency is preparing for the 2020 census, including the new citizenship question.

The cover of the book, "Indianapolis: The True Story Of The Worst Sea Disaster In U.S. History And The Fifty-Year Fight To Exonerate An Innocent Man" by Sara Vladic and Lynn Vincent is pictured.

Gripping Story Of 'The Indianapolis' Told By Local Authors

The saga of the USS Indianapolis is wild enough to stoke the imagination of any World War II buff. So how did Sara Vladic, a young college student at Pepperdine, become interested enough to spend more than a decade telling the story?

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (from left), Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Vice President Pence met on Capitol Hill Tuesday, ahead of meetings with Republican senators. Democrats vow to challenge Kavanaugh's nomination in upcoming hearings.

Democrats Say Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Is A Threat To The ACA

Senate Democrats see defense of the Affordable Care Act's popular provisions as a rally issue that could keep their caucus unified when Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle heats up.

Democrats Say Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Is A Threat To The ACA

Senate Democrats see defense of the Affordable Care Act's popular provisions as a rally issue that could keep their caucus unified when Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle heats up.

A laborer arranges sacks of rice at a market in Jakarta.

How Postcards Solved The Problem Of Disappearing Rice

Indonesia had a program to provide subsidized rice to the poor. But thousands of kilos didn't make it to the recipients.

Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry is confronted by a supporter of abortion rights in front of the Supreme Court on Monday as President Trump announced his nomination or Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Abortion will be a key issue in the confirmation process.

Kavanaugh Nomination Sparks Partisan Uproar On Abortion Rights

A large number of Senate Democrats immediately announced that they plan to vote against him, largely on fears that he could tip the Supreme Court further against abortion rights.

Supporters cheer for President Trump during a campaign rally on July 5 in Great Falls, Mont. Interviews with over 50 Republican voters show satisfaction with the president's accomplishments and enthusiasm about this year's election.

GOP Enthusiasm Fueled By Trump Could Undercut Democrats' Midterm Hopes

Interviews with more than 50 Republican voters in various states found many parts of the GOP coalition are feeling well-served and ready to defy Trump critics by showing up to vote in November.

A building for sale in the town of Isabel Segunda in Vieques.

Vieques Still Finding Its Footing After Hurricane Destruction

The problems facing the mainland in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria didn't skip this remote Puerto Rican island. But tourists still come and houses continue to sell.

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