Politics & Government
Biden To Sign Order Seeking Homegrown Fixes For Shortfalls Of Foreign-Made Items
During the pandemic, the U.S. couldn't import enough gloves. Recently, car makers ran out of semiconductors. So the White House wants to find ways to make more critical items in the United States.
'It's a Minefield': Biden's Pick For Health Secretary Faces Abortion Politics
As California's attorney general, Xavier Becerra fought Trump-era restrictions on reproductive health. If confirmed, he'll navigate an even more difficult legal and political landscape.
House To Vote On Equality Act: Here's What The Law Would Do
The House is set to vote on the Equality Act, which would add and expand protections for LGBTQ people in the Civil Rights Act. Here's what it would do and why it's controversial.
Evangelical Leaders Condemn 'Radicalized Christian Nationalism'
In response to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, more than 100 evangelical leaders have published a statement calling on other church heads to speak out against Christian nationalism in their ranks.
Not All COVID-19 Aid Is Spent. But Schools, Cities And States Say They Need More
Republicans in Congress question whether schools, cities and states really need as much relief as President Biden and Democrats want to give them. At the local level, people say they're desperate.
Corporate Lawyers Who Become Judges Less Likely To Side With Workers, Study Says
A new study of diversity on the bench reports that judges who worked as prosecutors and corporate attorneys are significantly more likely to rule in favor of employers in workplace disputes.
Lawmakers Will Hold 2nd Hearing Regarding Capitol Insurrection
NPR's Noel King talks to Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the chair of the rules committee, which co-sponsored the first joint hearing concerning security during the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6.
Haaland Would Be 1st Native American Interior Secretary, Cabinet Member
The hearing for Interior Secretary nominee Rep. Deb Haaland was must see TV for many Native Americans across the U.S. It's been an especially inspiring time for many younger tribal members.
Biden Looks To Mayors To Help Make The Case For More COVID-19 Aid
President Biden is hoping mayors will help make the case for his COVID-19 aid bill, which mayors say is desperately needed to bolster their cities. But funding for local governments is a flashpoint.