Politics & Government

Two-thirds of American adults polled approve of the job that President Biden is doing with the coronavirus pandemic. That's nearly twice as high as those who say the same of Biden's job on immigration.

NPR/Marist Poll: Biden Gets High Marks On COVID-19. It's Not The Case On Immigration

5:00am March 30, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

Two-thirds of Americans approve of how Biden is handling the pandemic, but only a third approves of how he's dealing with immigration. An increasing number also say they will get vaccinated.

China's President Xi Jinping (C) applauds with other leaders and delegates after they voted on changes to Hong Kong's election system during the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2021

In Latest Power Move, Beijing Approves Electoral Overhaul For Hong Kong

3:58am March 30, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress unanimously approved a law that will cut the number of district representatives for Hong Kong residents.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency on February 27 in Orlando, Florida.

South Dakota Governor Bans Transgender Girls From Sports Teams By Executive Order

10:22pm March 29, 2021

by Lee Strubinger

With a bill stuck in legislative limbo, Gov. Kristi Noem issued two orders Monday preventing trans women and girls from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.

Jimmy Stewart's 1939 performance in Mr. Smith Goes To Washington helped form the popular perception of a Senate filibuster, with a lawmaker talking for hours on end. It hasn't been like that for decades, but President Biden supports returning to that styl

Politics & Government

Why Possibly Changing The Filibuster Brings Threats Of Political 'Nuclear' War

8:47pm March 29, 2021

by Mara Liasson

The procedure has evolved at many points in history, clearing breakthroughs on civil rights and a recent GOP judicial spree. Those issues show why the two parties see changing it now as existential.

Democrats Say The Fight To Abolish The Filibuster Is About Protecting Civil Rights

6:19pm March 29, 2021

by Kelsey Snell

Democrats say voter protections, police reform, climate change — virtually the entire Biden agenda — will be abandoned if the Senate does not abolish the filibuster.

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Drew Lehman of Lansdale, Pa., became unable to work after a traumatic car accident. He is currently navigating the confusing, bureaucratic process of getting his federal student loans discharged.

Education Dept. Restores Debt Cancellation For Some Borrowers With Disabilities

4:23pm March 29, 2021

Monday's announcement comes after thousands of borrowers with disabilities had their federal student loans erased, then handed back to them during the pandemic.

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Every Day Is a Gift: A Memoir by Sen. Tammy Duckworth

Sen. Tammy Duckworth Doesn't Pull Punches In Memoir 'Every Day Is A Gift'

3:59pm March 29, 2021

by Michel Martin

Duckworth was raised by a Thai-Chinese mom and American soldier dad before becoming a decorated veteran who lost both legs in combat; then she became the first senator to give birth while in office.

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Three of Deepwater Wind's turbines stand off Block Island, R.I., in 2016. The Biden administration is pushing for a sharp increase in offshore wind energy development along the East Coast.

Biden Administration Pushes Major Expansion For Offshore Wind Energy

2:47pm March 29, 2021

by Jeff Brady

Officials say expanding offshore wind will create tens of thousands of jobs and help reduce climate warming emissions. Multiple departments will coordinate to sell new leases and approve permits.

The January siege of the U.S. Capitol is forcing lawmakers and top agency officials to pivot to find out about future threats before individuals and groups with extreme views try to mount new attacks.

With Focus On Domestic Extremists, Lawmakers Aim To Reorient National Security Agenda

2:26pm March 29, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a growing number of lawmakers are calling for a revamp of U.S. policy to better target domestic terrorists.

As a candidate, Joe Biden spoke at a candidate forum hosted by the gun groups Giffords and March For Our Lives. He pledged to devote $900 million to community gun violence intervention efforts in cities with high rates of gun violence.

Politics & Government

White House Causes Frustration In Private And Public Responses To Gun Violence

12:44pm March 29, 2021

by Juana Summers

Gun violence prevention advocates were stunned when Biden said infrastructure would remain his next priority. Private White House efforts to avoid reactively dealing with guns also raised questions.

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