Gov. Hutchinson On States Opting Out Of Unemployment Relief
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, about his decision to move towards ending federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits.
Politics & Government
In Ahmaud Arbery's Name, Georgia Repeals Citizen's Arrest Law
Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, signed a law repealing the citizen's arrest law. The men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery are using it as part of their defense in the murder case.
Bishops Debate Whether Politicians Who Support Abortion Should Receive Communion
Should Catholic politicians who support abortion rights be able to receive communion? American bishops have been grappling with this since Biden became the second Catholic president in U.S. history.
Why Support For Refugees Is Higher Than You Might Think In Parts Of 'Trump Country'
Some conservative, rural states have resettled refugees at the highest per capita rates. In Idaho, employers applaud President Biden lifting a Trump-era cap on refugee numbers.
Reaching Back To The New Deal, Biden Proposes A Civilian Climate Corps
To bolster U.S. preparedness for a warming world and to create jobs, President Biden wants to retool and relaunch one of the most celebrated U.S. government programs, first established by FDR.
Et Tu, Elise? Cheney Set To Lose Leadership Job To Lawmaker Who Nominated Her For It
Elise Stefanik, a four-term congresswoman, is working to remove Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., from her leadership post over her ongoing criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Details Still Getting Worked On NC Criminal Justice Reform
An array of groups and elected officials from both major parties put their weight behind criminal justice reforms in North Carolina on Tuesday at a Legislative Building news conference.
Why Soaring Stocks Could Be Bad News For The Economy
A new book argues that the growing profitability of big business is bad news for workers.
DeWine Is 1 Of 6 Governors To Meet With Biden About Vaccination Rate
How can the U.S. encourage more vaccinations? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ahead of his meeting with President Biden about state strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccinations.
House GOP Moves Ahead With Plans To Remove Cheney From Leadership Post
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jonah Goldberg, conservative columnist and editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, about the Republican Party's push to oust Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position.