Politics & Government

Germany's post-Angela Merkel government has agreed on a new direction for the country

4:52pm November 24, 2021

by Rob Schmitz

Leaders of the three parties set to form Germany's new government have announced a coalition deal to make Social Democrat Olaf Scholz the country's next chancellor.

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Shalanda Young testifies during a hearing in March to examine her nomination to be deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. She has been serving as acting director for the past eight months and will stay on as director if the Senate confirm

Biden nominates 2 women of color to lead the OMB

4:49pm November 24, 2021

by Franco Ordoñez

If confirmed, Shalanda Young will be the first Black female director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. Nani Coloretti would serve as its deputy director.

Republican state Sen. Rob McColley presents a new congressional district map, drawn by the Senate Republican Caucus.

Despite voter-approved anti-gerrymandering reforms, Ohio GOP still draws lopsided map

3:41pm November 24, 2021

by Andy Chow (Statehouse News Bureau)

Ohio's new congressional map favors Republicans 13 to 2. Voting rights advocates say it's a violation of redistricting rules voters put in place in 2018. One group has already filed a legal challenge.

President Biden delivers remarks on the economy and lowering prices at the White House on Tuesday.

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Biden hits a new low in the NPR/Marist poll as inflation concerns rise

10:03am November 24, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

Americans' most pressing economic concern is inflation, and it's contributing to a decline in how they view President Biden. His approval is down to 42%, the survey's lowest since Biden took office.

The Biden administration's plan to tap into oil reserves is drawing criticism

6:18am November 24, 2021

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to economic policy consultant Tony Fratto, who says releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve is little more than a "political messaging device."

President Biden addressed rising inflation in his economy speech

4:45pm November 23, 2021

by Scott Horsley

President Biden highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy Tuesday afternoon, while also addressing rising prices. The administration is trying to lower gasoline prices, a major driver of inflation.

Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C. The mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers.

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Proud Boys, Oath Keepers receive subpoenas in congressional Jan. 6 probe

4:33pm November 23, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has issued five new subpoenas for witnesses lawmakers want to hear from, in addition to 40 witnesses subpoenaed already.

U.S. to release 50 million barrels of crude oil from the reserve to lower gas prices

4:18pm November 23, 2021

by Jeff Brady

The Biden administration is tapping into the country's emergency petroleum reserves in a bid to bring down high gas prices. But it's not clear how successful that strategy will be.

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Gasoline prices are seen on Nov. 17 in Miami Beach, Fla. The White House says oil prices have come down as speculation grew that the United States and other countries would tap reserves.

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The White House is tapping oil reserves to try to bring down high gas prices

3:41pm November 23, 2021

by Tamara Keith

China, India, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom are also tapping their emergency stocks. The goal is to try to bring down oil prices, which have been causing consumers pain at the pump.

Over 360 guns are collected in Winston-Salem buyback event

10:09am November 23, 2021

by Neal Charnoff

Officials say that a recent gun buyback event in Winston-Salem was an overwhelming success.