Proposed Asylum Rule Change by Biden Administration

President Joe Biden's administration is considering a rule change to tighten asylum rules and reduce the release of criminal migrants into the US before the 2024 election. This move is seen as a strategy to boost Biden's low poll numbers. The proposed change affects a small number of migrants. The administration's catch-and-release policy has allowed foreign criminals to enter the US and evade deportation. The policy is criticized for encouraging migrants to hide their criminal histories to pass asylum tests.

Political Maneuvering in the House of Representatives

Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the current rules on the motion to vacate that threaten his speakership but lacks the votes to change them. Democrats are withholding support for a rule change that could save Johnson's job, exerting leverage on him.

NFL Running Back Kenyan Drake Supports Ban on Hip-Drop Tackles

NFL running back Kenyan Drake supports the league's ban on hip-drop tackles after suffering injuries due to that technique. The NFL team owners unanimously approved the rule change despite opposition from the NFL Players Association.

NFL Bans Hip-Drop Tackles

The NFL has banned hip-drop tackles, a controversial technique that has caused injuries to players. The rule change will penalize teams with a 15-yard penalty and fines for players using the technique.

Potential rule change in Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses potential rule change in Congress to make it harder to oust a House Speaker, ahead of the 2024 election.

NFL Kickoffs

NFL executive Troy Vincent expresses support for a change in kickoffs, with a proposal to modernize the play similar to the XFL rules.

NFL Competition Committee Discusses Kickoff Rule Change

The NFL competition committee discussed a rule change involving kickoffs to make it more like the XFL's rules from 2023.

New Volleyball Rule Change in Women's Game

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with volleyball analyst Emily Ehman about the sport's new rule change that is causing a stir in the women's game.