The Untamed Rise Of Hospital Monopolies
America has seen decades of consolidation of its hospitals, raising prices for consumers. President Biden now wants to do something about it.
Politics & Government
Low Pay, No Benefits, Rude Customers: Restaurant Workers Quit At Record Rate
Average wages for nonmanagers at restaurants and bars hit $15 an hour in May, but many say no amount of pay would get them to return. They are leaving at the highest rate in decades.
Trump Inaugural Committee Chair Tom Barrack Arrested On Illegal Lobbying Charges
Tom Barrack, longtime friend of former President Donald Trump and chair of his inaugural committee, was arrested Tuesday on charges he acted as an agent of the government of the United Arab Emirates.
Michael Wolff's Third Strike At Trump White House Has Hits And Misses
The author has gifts as a writer: a novelistic eye for scene and detail, an ear for dramatic dialogue. His story keeps moving, free of constraints common to courtroom lawyers or newspaper reporters.
White House Economic Adviser On Inflation, Delta Variant And Recovery
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jared Bernstein of the White House Council of Economic Advisers about rising inflation and how an increase in U.S. COVID-19 cases could affect economic recovery.
Gov. Cooper Makes County Election Board Chairpersons Picks
Gov. Roy Cooper has made his picks for who will lead the county boards of elections in the state.
Forsyth County Accepting Applications For Federal Relief Funds
Forsyth County is now accepting applications for financial relief through American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Sen. Warner Navigates Bipartisan Talks For Infrastructure And Spending Bills
For centrist Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, balancing two big negotiations — the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Democrats' broader $3.5 trillion spending bill — is a challenge.
Biden Administration Transfers First Detainee Out Of Guantánamo
The Biden administration has transferred a Guantánamo detainee to Morocco, marking the first time a prisoner there has been released since President Biden took office.
GOP Leader McCarthy Taps 5 Republicans To Serve On Jan. 6 Select Committee
The list of five Republicans includes three lawmakers who voted against certifying the election results after the attack.