Politics & Government

President Biden, with (L-R) Vice President Kamala Harris, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks about the American Rescue Plan in the Rose Garden of the White House on Friday.

Politics & Government

Biden, Harris Promise 'Help Is On The Way' With COVID Relief Package

3:29pm March 12, 2021

Friday's ceremony kicked off a victory lap during which President Biden, Vice President Harris and their spouses will travel the country next week promoting the package.

Then-President Donald Trump and the Homeland Security secretary at the time, Kirstjen Nielsen, speak during a Customs and Border Protection roundtable in Virginia in 2018. The Biden administration rescinded an agreement from that time between the Homeland

Biden Administration Rescinds Trump Policy Affecting Sponsors Of Young Migrants

3:29pm March 12, 2021

by Franco Ordoñez

The Trump administration had encouraged child welfare officers dealing with unaccompanied minors to share information about potential adult sponsors with immigration enforcement agents.

Cyrus Vance Jr., who has been Manhattan's district attorney since 2010, said Friday that he will not seek reelection.

Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance Jr., Who Is Investigating Trump, Won't Seek Reelection

1:42pm March 12, 2021

by Avie Schneider

Last month, Vance's office received the former president's tax returns after a years-long battle, after the Supreme Court paved the way for a New York grand jury to obtain and review the documents.

A dose of the new one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is prepared at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in South Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Little Difference In Vaccine Hesitancy Among White And Black Americans, Poll Finds

12:15pm March 12, 2021

by Juana Summers

An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows 1 in 4 Black people do not plan to get vaccinated. Despite the attention on concern among Blacks, nearly 30% of whites feel the same way.

Ron Klain, pictured in March 2020, is President Biden's chief of staff and comes to the role particularly qualified.

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Ron Klain's Record: How Biden's Chief Of Staff Is Keeping The Trains Running

12:08pm March 12, 2021

by Mara Liasson

With a big victory already under his belt, Klain now must gear up for many challenges ahead. But he comes to the job "uniquely well-prepared," says a journalist who wrote the book on chiefs of staff.

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Israelis Suspect Country's Reopening Is Connected To Upcoming Election

10:17am March 12, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

With much of its population vaccinated, Israel has reopened many elements of its economy. But many Israelis think the reopening might be affected by upcoming elections.

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Breaking Down President Biden's Prime-Time Address

7:30am March 12, 2021

Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Scott Jennings react to President Biden's first prime-time address to the nation.

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Biden Aims To Make All Adults Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine By May 1

7:27am March 12, 2021

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Biden is outlining a plan to get the U.S. "closer to normal" by July 4th. He also plans to ensure all adults are vaccine-eligible by May 1.

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New York Democrat Ron Kim Discusses Nursing Home Reform, Cuomo Controversy

5:06am March 12, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York Democratic Assemblymember Ron Kim about a legislative push for nursing home reform and the political headwinds from within his own party.

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News Brief: Biden's Address, Cuomo's Investigation, Breonna Taylor Death Anniversary

5:06am March 12, 2021

Biden said he aims for the U.S. to find some normalcy by July 4th. New York Gov. Cuomo faces an impeachment inquiry. Louisville marks one year after the killing of Breonna Taylor.