N.C. House OKs Delay In Implementing New Social Studies Standards
North Carolina Republican lawmakers are seeking a one-year delay in implementing a new social studies curriculum in the state's public schools.
Politics & Government
Keystone XL Pipeline Developer Cancels Project, Ending Decade-Long Battle
The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline has abandoned the project after President Biden revoked a permit. It was a major flashpoint in the debate over fossil fuels' role in climate change.
U.S. Will Donate 500 Million Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines To Poorer Countries
NPR's Noel King talks to Kate Bedingfield, White House communications director, about President Biden's vaccine announcement, and his goal of shoring up the alliance with Europe.
View From Europe: Biden Aims To Strengthen Trans-Atlantic Ties
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Wolfgang Ischinger, Germany's former ambassador to the U.S., about Biden's trip to Europe, and the intent to send the message that America will be a stronger ally.
News Brief: Biden Trip, Keystone XL Pipeline, Tribal Jails Probe
President Biden meets on Thursday with Britain's prime minister. The company behind the Keystone XL oil pipeline terminates the project. Deaths in tribal jails put spotlight on a system of neglect.
Release Of UFO Photo Prompts More Questions Than Answers
NPR's Noel King speaks with former Sen. Harry Reid about what he believes concerning UFOs, and what he hopes will come from the upcoming Pentagon report on UFO sightings.
Senate Bill Taking Aim At China's Economic Influence May Face House Challenges
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about a bipartisan bill to counter China's growing economic influence.
A Growing Number Of Critics Raise Alarms About The Electoral College
The Electoral College, which has benefited Republicans in some recent elections, also factors into debate over GOP bills aiming to change state-level election laws.
Biden Drops Trump's Ban on TikTok And WeChat — But Will Continue The Scrutiny
President Biden revokes Trump-era executive orders against TikTok and WeChat, but national security experts say the scrutiny of the apps will continue despite the reset in relations.
Ex-Trump Aide Describes Pressure He Felt From Trump During The Russia Probe
The House Judiciary Committee released testimony from the former president's White House counsel, Don McGahn, who said Trump's repeated phone calls made him feel "frustrated, perturbed, trapped."