Justice Clarence Thomas Takes Aim At Tech And Its Power 'To Cut Off Speech'
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said social media companies are "sufficiently akin" to public utilities and should be "regulated in this manner."
Politics & Government
Ruling By Senate Parliamentarian Opens Up Potential Pathway For Democrats
The decision from the nonpartisan parliamentarian means Democrats could advance more of President Biden's agenda without the support of Republicans.
Janet Yellen Proposes Bold Idea: The Same Minimum Corporate Tax Around The World
The Treasury secretary is adding her support to a widely discussed proposal as part of the Biden administration's tougher approach to corporate taxes.
Arkansas Governor Vetoes Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, called the Save Adolescents From Experimentation Act, or SAFE Act, "a vast government overreach." The legislature could override the veto with a simple majority.
Through Decades Of Addiction, Hunter Biden Says His Family Never Gave Up On Him
Hunter Biden's new memoir is a story of his years of alcohol and drug addiction. He tells NPR that the one constant was the love of his family: "Their light was never not seeking me out."
Efforts Mount To Overturn Georgia's Controversial Voting Law
After Major League Baseball announced Friday it was moving the All Star Game out of Atlanta, reaction has been swift. MLB said it opposes the new Georgia law that restricts some voting rights.
How A Boycott Of Coporations Could Lead To Greater Voting Access In Georgia
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, who supports a boycott of businesses in Georgia over new voting restrictions.
News Brief: U.S. COVID Status, Ga. Voting Law, Plot Foiled In Jordan
Despite vaccinations, more than 20 states experience COVID-19 surges. Georgia firms pressured to take a stand against new voting law. Jordan's government thwarted a plot to destabilize the country.
What's Driving The Migrant Surge At The U.S. Southern Border?
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Cecilia Muñoz, who headed President Obama's Domestic Policy Council and worked on President Biden's transition team, about immigration challenges.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Could Help Fund New Brent Spence Bridge
Biden's plan allots $115 B for roads, but leaders continue to bicker over funding for a new Brent Spence Bridge, which connects Ohio and Kentucky.