Politics & Government

Biden signs executive order to make the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050

6:24pm December 08, 2021

by Jeff Brady

In a sweeping executive order, President Biden aims to cut all climate warming emissions from federal government operations. The push dates to the Obama-era, and faces a lot of challenges.

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What to know about the $768 billion defense policy bill that's heading to the Senate

5:26pm December 08, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Politico defense reporter Connor O'Brien about the House passing a $768 billion defense policy bill.

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100 world leaders will attend Biden's virtual summit on supporting democratic values

4:41pm December 08, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

The White House is holding a Summit of Democracy on Thursday and Friday to counter a rising tide of authoritarianism. Over a 100 countries will be attending.

Democrats and Republicans agree to push back against human rights violations in China

4:41pm December 08, 2021

by Deirdre Walsh

U.S. lawmakers from both parties agree that China must face retaliation for human rights violations and took action Wednesday to go on the record against slave labor.

Germany's new chancellor has some huge tasks ahead of him

4:41pm December 08, 2021

by Rob Schmitz

Germany's new chancellor, Olaf Scholz, took office on Wednesday, replacing Angela Merkel. Little known outside his homeland, Scholz has some huge tasks ahead of him.

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The White House is growing more worried about migration being used as a weapon

4:41pm December 08, 2021

by Franco Ordoñez

The Biden administration has become increasingly concerned about migration being used as a weapon. Belarus has provided a poignant example.

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Rep. Schiff on the Protecting Our Democracy Act

4:41pm December 08, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on the Protecting Our Democracy Act and the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

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Texas state Rep. Matt Krause launched a statewide inquiry into school library titles dealing with topics like race, gender and sexuality.

A Texas school district is reviewing 400 library books after a GOP lawmaker's inquiry

3:53pm December 08, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

State Rep. Matt Krause launched an inquiry into school library books on topics like race and gender earlier this fall. A San Antonio district says it's reviewing some 400 titles that were on his list.

Politics & Government

Instagram CEO to testify at Senate hearing on potential dangers for young users

8:37am December 08, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee — ahead of Wednesday's hearing on the impact of Instagram on kids.

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News brief: Biden-Putin call, Instagram hearing, Glenn Foster dies in custody

7:04am December 08, 2021

The U.S. warns Russia it will face tough sanctions if it invades Ukraine. What is Instagram doing to keep its youngest users safe? A former NFL player died in police custody Monday in Alabama.

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