Politics & Government

Politics Chat: Biden Announces New Mandates Aimed To Mitigate Pandemic

7:58am September 12, 2021

by Mara Liasson

President Biden is resolute about enforcing the administration's new, tougher plan to combat the pandemic, which includes vaccination and testing mandates. Republican governors are threatening to sue.

Members of the Berlin city fire department attend a ceremony Saturday near the Breitscheidplatz memorial to commemorate fellow firefighters and other victims killed in the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City.

On The 20th Anniversary, U.S. Allies Honor The Lives Lost On 9/11

12:47pm September 11, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

World leaders are expressing their sympathies for the victims of the 9/11 attacks. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the terrorists had failed to "shake our belief in freedom and democracy."

How 9/11 Changed The Sports Industry's Relationship With Patriotism And Activism

7:56am September 11, 2021

by Tom Goldman

Sporting events became public stage for displaying grief and patriotism after the 9/11 attacks. But in recent years sports have become a outlet for political activism which some see as anti-patriotic.

In the years after the 9/11 terror attacks, security became omnipresent in Washington, D.C. That includes bollards, Jersey barriers and security barricades like those seen here outside of the U.S. Capitol.

After 9/11 Security Became Omnipresent In Washington, But Threats Are Different Now

7:01am September 11, 2021

by Brian Naylor

After the attacks, barriers and thigh-high cement bollards sprouted up seemingly overnight in Washington, D.C. But new threats show the need for adaptability.

President Joe Biden speaks about his strategy to combat the coronavirus pandemic at Brookland Middle School on Friday in Washington, D.C. Later in the day, he issued a video commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Biden Calls For Unity In His Address Commemorating The Sept. 11 Attacks Anniversary

7:21pm September 10, 2021

by Alana Wise

President Biden called on Americans to embrace unity as they reflect on the day that two decades ago reshaped the nation. "Unity is what makes us who we are: America at its best," he said.

White House Climate Advisor Says Despite Recent Disasters, Don't Lose Hope

7:18pm September 10, 2021

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy about this summer's extreme weather events and how the Biden administration is trying to address climate change.

President Biden tours Brookland Middle School in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Biden has encouraged school districts to promote vaccines to protect students as they return to school amid a coronavirus resurgence.

Biden Brushes Off The GOP Threats To Sue Over Vaccine Mandates

7:14pm September 10, 2021

by Brian Naylor

President Biden said he was saddened that some GOP governors are threatening to sue over the new mandates. To them, he said, "Have at it."

Palestinians And Israelis Are Captivated By Militants' Escape From Israeli Jail

6:11pm September 10, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

Six militants who escaped from a maximum security Israeli prison have captured the imagination of Palestinians. They also present a dilemma for their leaders.

The DOJ Faces Pressure To Close A Prison Which May Dodge Executive Order To Close

5:12pm September 10, 2021

by Carrie Johnson

The ACLU and federal public defenders are warning a private prison company may be trying to avoid President Biden's executive order that bans new contracts with most for-profit detention facilities.

State Health Officials Discuss Biden's Strategy To Slow The Delta Variant

5:12pm September 10, 2021

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Louisiana State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter and Oregon Public Health Director Rachael Banks on President Biden's strategy to slow the new surge of coronavirus cases.