Politics & Government
NC Senate Hate Crime Bill Faces Long Odds As Deadline Approaches
A bill that would have updated the state's hate crime guidelines appears to have stalled.
Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity In Wake Of Pipeline Hack
Following a ransomware attack on a major U.S. pipeline, President Biden announced his broad plan to make both the U.S. government and private companies more secure against future cyber breaches.
Reaction In Wyoming Is Mixed To Cheney's Removal From GOP Post
GOP Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from her House leadership position. Many voters in Wyoming believe she's been shafted, while others have wanted her to resign since she voted to impeach Donald Trump.
News Brief: Gas Hoarding, Israeli-Palestinian Violence, Vulnerable Migrants
Amid panic buying, hacked pipeline is restarted. Israeli airstrikes into Gaza continue as Hamas shows no sign of backing down. Some migrants are being granted humanitarian exceptions.
Biden's Plan To Replace Lead Pipe Would Be A Massive, Expensive Project
Part of President Biden's infrastructure proposal calls for replacing all lead water service lines in the country. The experience of Flint, Mich., shows both the need for that, and the challenge.
GOP Ousts Cheney From Leadership Over Her Criticism Of Trump
This is the second time the Wyoming Republican faced calls for her removal as the No. 3 Republican in the House. But this time, she did not have support from top Republicans.
At Rancorous Hearing On Jan. 6 Insurrection, Partisan Divide Takes Center Stage
Former Trump officials testified before Congress for the first time on the Jan. 6 insurrection. The proceedings were dominated by the role of former President Donald Trump and his supporters that day.
In Wake Of Pipeline Hack, Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity
The order follows a ransomware attack on a company that operates a pipeline that provides nearly half of the gasoline and jet fuel for the East Coast.
Rep. Curtis, R-Utah, Explains His Vote To Remove Liz Cheney From House Leadership
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah about his vote to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House of Representatives.