Week In Politics: Americans Will See Coronavirus Aid Money As Early As Today
President Biden's coronavirus aid victory may not be replicated on upcoming issues like immigration.
Politics & Government
Sanders: Americans Care More About $1,400 Checks From Aid Plan Than Lack Of GOP Votes
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who helped shepherd the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan through Congress, says the package is "the most consequential piece of legislation for working families" in decades.
Coronavirus Relief Bill Is A 'Heavy Lift' For Already-Strained IRS
The Internal Revenue Service, which has seen budget and staff cuts in recent years, is responsible for carrying out several key provisions of the legislation signed by President Biden this week.
U.S. Offers Protected Status For People From Myanmar As Coup Leaders Crack Down
The Biden administration will offer temporary protected status to people who fear returning to Myanmar after the military coup and ensuing suppression of protesters that has killed at least 70 people.
Cuomo Says He Will Not Resign Despite Calls From Schumer And Other Top N.Y. Democrats
Cuomo's announcement followed a cascade of statements Friday morning from multiple Democratic members of the state's congressional delegation calling for his resignation.
DOJ Says At Least 100 More People Could Be Charged Over Capitol Attack
The Justice Department says the investigation into the Capitol insurrection will likely be one of the largest in American history.
Voting Reforms May Look Very Different Between Republican And Democratic States
In addressing voting reforms, many Republican-led states are seeking to add voting restrictions, while Democratic-run legislatures may codify voting access that was increased because of the pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo's Pattern Of Abuse Of Power
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with New York Magazine writer Rebecca Traister about her new investigation into the allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Quad Leaders Announce Effort To Get 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccines To Asia
The leaders of U.S., Japan, Australia and India met at a virtual summit today where they announced a major initiative to get 1 billion vaccines to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Asia.
Political Dispute Over Transgender Rights Focuses On Youth Sports
Conservatives state legislatures are working to bar transgender females from participating in female sports leagues, as Democrats take more action in favor of transgender rights.