Politics & Government

News Brief: Biden-Putin Summit, Texas Border Wall, The War On Drugs

5:46am June 17, 2021

President Biden returned to Washington after a summit with Russia's leader. Texas Gov. Abbott wants the state to build its own border wall. And, where things stand after 50 years of the war on drugs.

A girl paints on a poster celebrating Juneteenth in downtown Jackson, Miss., on June 19, 2020. Congress has voted to make the day a federal holiday.

House Passes A Bill To Commemorate Juneteenth As A Federal Holiday

7:31pm June 16, 2021

by Alana Wise

The yes vote comes a day after the Senate unanimously moved to recognize June 19 as a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Biden shake hands during their meeting at the Villa la Grange in Geneva on Wednesday.

Biden And Putin Say Their Summit Was Constructive As The World Waits For Results

6:45pm June 16, 2021

by Tamara Keith

After their more than 3-hour meeting in Geneva, the U.S. leader said he pushed his Russian counterpart on human rights and other administration priorities.

What Biden And Putin's Meeting Could Mean For U.S.-Russia Relations

5:02pm June 16, 2021

After weeks of planning, the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden has ended. The two leaders' meeting lasted four hours.

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Summits On Summits: Biden Was Busy During His 1st International Trip As President

4:26pm June 16, 2021

Joe Biden wrapped up his first international trip as president with a meeting with Russian President Putin. Biden's trip included a meeting of the G-7 member nations, a NATO summit and an E.U. summit.

A Long To-Do List Awaits Biden Back In Washington

4:26pm June 16, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and Hoover Instiution fellow Lanhee Chen about the most pressing issues awaiting President Biden in Washington.

A customer walks behind a sign at a Nordstrom in Coral Gables, Fla., store seeking employees in May.

A New Lawsuit Aims To Stop Indiana From Pulling Unemployment Benefits Early

2:08pm June 16, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Indiana is one of eight states that are scheduled to end expanded pandemic unemployment benefits this weekend.

Jewish ultranationalists take part in a flag-waving march Tuesday next to the Damascus Gate, outside Jerusalem's Old City.

Israel Hits Hamas Targets With The 1st Airstrikes Since Cease-Fire Deal

1:28pm June 16, 2021

The Israel Defense Forces said its fighter jets struck two Hamas military compounds early Wednesday morning.

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Atmosphere Is Tense At Biden-Putin Geneva Summit

10:45am June 16, 2021

by Franco Ordoñez

Press and security scuffled during a photo op, which added to the tense atmosphere between the two sides.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Joe Biden shake hands during their meeting at the 'Villa la Grange' in Geneva, Switzerland, today.

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Listen To NPR's Live Coverage And Analysis Of President Biden's Press Conference

10:06am June 16, 2021

President Biden is giving a press conference after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Listen to live coverage and analysis in the NPR One app.