Atlanta Dream, Co-Owned By Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Is Close To Being Sold
Ever since Loeffler denounced WNBA support for Black Lives Matter, players have wanted the league to force her to sell the team.
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House And Senate Approve Waiver For Lloyd Austin, Biden's Pick To Head Pentagon
The House normally has no role in Cabinet nominations, but because Austin, a retired Army general, has been out of uniform for less than seven years, both chambers of Congress must approve a waiver.
Meet Jen Ellis, The Woman Behind Bernie Sanders' Inauguration Day Mittens
When Ellis, a second grade teacher from Vermont, gifted her senator a pair of wool mittens in 2016, she never imagined the viral sensation they would go on to become.
Judge Refuses To Reinstate Parler After Amazon Shut It Down
U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein sided with Amazon, which argued that Parler would not remove posts from its site that threatened public safety in the wake of the Capitol riot.
Nearly 1 In 5 Defendants In Capitol Riot Cases Served In The Military
Amid rising concern over domestic extremism, an NPR analysis found military veterans were overrepresented in those charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol when compared to the general population.
A Look At Biden's Immigration Policies
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Muzaffar Chishti, a senior fellow at the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute, about how President Biden is planning to tackle issues concerning immigration.
In New Senate, Party Leaders Try To Chart A Path Forward For Their Agendas
Democrats now narrowly control the Senate, but both parties must work together to determine how the 50-50 chamber will operate — while balancing confirmations and an impeachment trial.
Faith Leaders Called For Divine Blessing Of New Administration On Inauguration Day
Wednesday's post-inauguration prayer service, a tradition dating to George Washington's inauguration, featured faith leaders from various religious traditions. Many were from progressive backgrounds.
What's Ahead For QAnon After Biden's Inauguration?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Will Sommer of The Daily Beast about the sentiments among QAnon conspiracy believers after the inauguration of President Biden.
Airlines Welcome Biden's New Mask Mandate
President Biden set a mask mandate for interstate travel on Thursday. Airlines already have their own mask requirements, but enforcement has been spotty. They want federal officials to step in.