Politics & Government

Democratic lawmakers are proposing a way to offer low-income adults Medicaid in states that have so far refused to expand the program. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., spoke about the issue during a press conference with fellow lawmakers at the U.S. Capito

Democrats' spending bill includes plan to get free health care to uninsured Americans

5:00am October 01, 2021

by Phil Galewitz

There are more than 2 million uninsured adults in states that didn't expand Medicaid. Congressional Democrats have a plan to cover them — if they can find money for it in the massive spending bill.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, bows his head as Assemblyman James Ramos opens a meeting with tribal leaders from around the state in 2019 in West Sacramento, Calif. In 2021, Ramos authored, and Newsom signed, a law to erect a monument to Native Americans in Sac

California plans to replace a toppled statue with a monument to Native Americans

5:00am October 01, 2021

by Ed Fletcher

Last year, protesters tore down a controversial statue of Spanish missionary Junipero Serra at the state capitol in Sacramento. New legislation makes way for a monument to Native people in its place.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has expressed confidence that both key pieces of President Biden's domestic agenda — a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a broader spending package — would ultimately be approved by Congress.

Politics & Government

Pelosi Delays A Vote On Infrastructure As Democrats Haggle Over Larger Spending Bill

11:07pm September 30, 2021

The held vote comes as Democrats remain divided over a separate but politically linked larger spending measure.

After the hearing, Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Kat Cammack, each with a drastically different opinion on abortion rights, embraced.

For The 1st Time, Cori Bush Testifies About Getting An Abortion When She Was A Teen

8:19pm September 30, 2021

In a House hearing Thursday, the Missouri congresswoman shared for the first time publicly her personal story of her sexual assault and subsequent abortion as a teenager.

Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another. Both the House and Senate approved legislation Thursday that would fund the federal government through Dec. 3.

Politics & Government

Biden Signs Funding Bill, Avoiding A Shutdown, But Other Standoffs Persist

7:37pm September 30, 2021

by Kelsey Snell

The short-term spending bill avoids a partial government shutdown, but other major issues, such as suspending the debt limit, remain unresolved.

The founder and CEO of Tusk Holdings, Bradley Tusk, speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016 in San Francisco. On Thursday, he announced a $10 million grant for internet voting development.

Politics & Government

The Push For Internet Voting Continues, Mostly Thanks To One Guy

5:59pm September 30, 2021

by Miles Parks

Bradley Tusk, a venture capitalist and former political operative, announced a new $10 million grant for internet voting development on Thursday.

Tunisia's New Prime Minister Is The First Woman To Hold The Role In An Arab Country

5:00pm September 30, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

Facing criticism after recent steps threatening Tunisia's young democracy, the country's president has named a new prime minister — the first woman to hold that position in an Arab country.

Why Texas' Draft Map Of Congressional Districts Is Rankling Many Black, Latino Voters

5:00pm September 30, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Li, senior counsel at the Brennan Center, and James Barragán, reporter at The Texas Tribune, about the redistricting process in Texas and around the country.

Jon Stewart Takes On Serious Problems With Humor In New Show

5:00pm September 30, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Jon Stewart begins a new show which will examine a particular problem from many different sides. His biggest challenge may be transcending the long shadow cast by his turn as host of 'The Daily Show.'

Facebook's Own Research Says Its Apps Can Harm Mental Health. Senators Have Questions

5:00pm September 30, 2021

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz about the Senate hearing where Facebook answered questions on the impact its products have on young people's mental health.