House Passes Bill To Investigate Capitol Riot, But Its Fate In Senate Is Unclear
The measure's prospects in the Senate are dim after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said he opposed the bipartisan, 9/11-style panel.
Politics & Government
Biden To Waive Sanctions For Company Building Russian Gas Pipeline
The Biden administration has decided to waive sanctions on the company building a controversial gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Former Israeli Ambassador Talks About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Ron Dermer, Israel's former ambassador to the United States and a close adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He Risked His Life For His Platoon In Korea. At 94, He Will Get A Medal Of Honor
President Biden will recognize retired Army Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. for his acts of valor during his service in the Korean War.
What We Know So Far About The Trump Organization Criminal Investigation
The New York attorney general's office has expanded its probe of former President Donald Trump's business. Here's what that means — and what could come next for the criminal inquiry.
Why An Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal Is No Longer A Top Priority For The U.S.
There was a time when the U.S. believed an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal was critical to U.S. policy in the Middle East. These days, the goals are far more modest.
Republicans Pledge Unified Fight To Protect 2017 Trump Tax Cuts
The GOP is preparing to battle Democrats over plans to roll back portions of the tax cuts to pay for President Biden's infrastructure and stimulus proposal.
Palestinian Official Discusses How The U.N. Can Help End Violence In Israel And Gaza
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Feda Abdelhady, the Palestinians' deputy permanent observer to the U.N., about how the United Nations can help end the violence in Israel and Gaza.
Greensboro City Council Mulls Delaying Fall Elections
Greensboro's city council is considering postponing this fall's elections due to delayed census information.
What Is This COVAX Program That The U.S. Is Pouring Millions Of Vaccines Into?
President Biden said the U.S. is distributing them not to curry favor with allies, but to end the pandemic everywhere. And he's doing it through COVAX.