Republican Congressman On Vote To Impeach Trump Again
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., about the move to impeach President Trump again after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Federal 'Strike Force' Builds Sedition Cases Against Capitol Rioters. Will It Work?
Seditious conspiracy is among the more serious federal charges that prosecutors are looking at for some U.S. Capitol rioters. Some legal experts caution against going down that road.
Researchers Find A Way To Help People With Meth Addiction Avoid Relapse
Researchers say they have identified the first medical treatment that shows promise in helping some people recovering from methamphetamine addiction.
Johnson & Johnson Says Data Show COVID-19 Vaccine Appears Safe
****EMBARGOED UNTIL 5PM ET*****Johnson & Johnson reported on Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe. Clinical trial results are expected to be published later this month.
Pompeo Shakes Up Long-Standing Rules For U.S.-Taiwan Relations
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has tossed out decades-old rules that helped the U.S. navigate unofficial relations with Taiwan. NPR discusses whether the Biden administration may inherit new policies.
About 20,000 National Guard Members To Deploy For Inauguration, Officials Say
"I think you can expect to see somewhere upwards of beyond 20,000 members of the National Guard that will be here in the footprint of the District of Columbia," D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said.
State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration
The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. On Wednesday, President Trump urged that there be no violence of any kind.
Democratic Congresswoman On Move To Impeach Trump Again
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., about the House's consideration of President Trump's impeachment and the outlook for a Senate trial.
High Demand For COVID-19 Vaccine Strains Health Departments In South
An uneven vaccine rollout across Southern states is causing frustration. Health departments are overwhelmed with people seeking shots as phone lines and websites are unable to keep up with the demand.
After Deadly Capitol Riot, Fox News Stays Silent On Stars' Incendiary Rhetoric
Many Fox News hosts, commentators and guests helped stoke the pro-Trump protests that became an assault on Congress. Among those influenced was Ashli Babbitt, who died while storming the Capitol.