Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Census Data Delays Wreak Chaos On States Preparing For Future Elections

6:03am August 10, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

COVID-19 and the Trump administration's interference have led to a major delay in the release of new census data used for redistricting. It's causing trouble with election preparations around the U.S.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, here at a news conference in May, has rejected calls to resign.

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An Executive Assistant To Andrew Cuomo Goes Public With Allegations Of Harassment

7:49pm August 09, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

Brittany Commisso has alleged New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment for years, groping her on numerous occasions. She had earlier discussed her allegations anonymously.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko dismisses international criticism at a news conference Monday in Minsk. The U.S. and other countries announced new sanctions against Belarusian officials and Lukashenko's allies.

U.S. Expands Sanctions On Allies Of Belarus' Authoritarian Leader

7:03pm August 09, 2021

by James Doubek

The U.S., which accuses President Alexander Lukashenko of corruption and repression, imposes new sanctions on his financial backers on the one-year anniversary of an election widely considered rigged.

With Revelation Of Aiding Cuomo, Roberta Kaplan Resigns As Chairwoman Of Time's Up

5:00pm August 09, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rebecca Keegan, senior editor for The Hollywood Reporter, about the resignation of Time's Up board chairwoman Roberta Kaplan.

Some Republicans Claimed Migrants Fueled A COVID-19 Surge. Doctors Say It's Not True

5:00pm August 09, 2021

by Joel Rose

Some Republicans have been blaming the latest surge in COVID-19 cases on migrants crossing the southern border. But many doctors disagree, saying the politicians are just looking for a scapegoat.

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Rockingham Commissioner Appointed To Fill Unexpired Term In State House

4:49pm August 09, 2021

by Paul Garber

Rockingham County Republicans have appointed Reece Pyrtle to fill the unexpired term of the late State Rep. Jerry Carter in House District 65.

White House Climate Scientist Reacts To U.N. Report

4:45pm August 09, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Jane Lubchenco, who leads climate and environment science efforts at the White House, about the findings of the United Nations' major new report on climate change.

Democrats Are Trying To Use $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill To Pass Immigration Reform

4:44pm August 09, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

Democrats hope to pass immigration reform through budget reconciliation, but it's unclear if the rules will permit them to do that.

Republican Sen. Rick Scott Talks Infrastructure, Climate And The Pandemic In Florida

4:44pm August 09, 2021

by Ari Shapiro

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., about the infrastructure bill, climate change and the state of the pandemic in Florida.

Greensboro Seeks Historic Designation For Benbow Park Area

3:17pm August 09, 2021

by Keri Brown