Liz Shuler Becomes The 1st Woman To Lead The AFL-CIO
Shuler will serve as president of the AFL-CIO until June 2022. The union's No. 2 official replaces longtime labor leader Richard Trumka, who died earlier this month.
Politics & Government
The U.S. Pivots To Focus On Southeast Asia After The Fall Of Kabul
Vice President Kamala Harris travels to Southeast Asia this week. How do this week's events in Afghanistan resonate in Southeast Asia, and what does it portend for the U.S. as it pivots to the region?
Americans Are Are Still Trying To Leave Afghanistan
Thousands of desperate Afghans and Americans still trying to catch a flight out of a country again under Taliban once again. President Biden says he aims to wrap up the airlift by the end of August.
Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
Scott Simon talks with Democratic Illinois congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about Afghanistan, and what he wants the Biden Administration to do about the humanitarian crisis there.
1st Black Trans Woman On Presidential HIV/AIDS Panel Seeks To Focus On Equality
As the first Black transgender woman to serve in this capacity, Tori Cooper says she is eager to advocate on behalf of all transgender and non-binary people living with HIV.
How This Week Impacted Biden's Legacy And America's Standing In The World
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Ishaan Tharoor of The Washington Post and Charles Kapchun with the Council on Foreign Relations about the political ramifications of the fall of Afghanistan.
Fighting Between Political Parties In Texas Could Make Redistricting A 'Blood Bath'
Texas grew more than any other state in the last decade. Now adding two members of Congress, some political watchers say that redistricting could be a "blood bath" due to conflict between the parties.
Biden Pledges To Get Americans And Afghan Allies Out Of Afghanistan
President Biden spoke about evacuations in Afghanistan Friday, pledging to Americans in the country: "We will get you home." He also stated a commitment to get afghans who assisted the U.S. out.
'We Will Get You Home', Biden Tells Americans In Kabul And Vows To Help Afghan Allies
President Biden on Friday redoubled his vow to oversee the safe removal of all Americans from Afghanistan and said he was committed to trying to evacuate Afghans who assisted the U.S.
Texas Voting Rights Stalemate Ends. GOP Will Push To Overhaul Elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner about the decision of several Democratic lawmakers to break rank and return to the state capitol.