Politics & Government

Trump's Lies About 2020 Election Traumatized Atlanta Election Workers

4:36pm February 03, 2021

by Johnny Kauffman

Former President Donald Trump's conspiracy theories about the 2020 election had a big impact on election workers in the Atlanta area. Many are traumatized by the effect his lies had on their lives.

Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike

4:36pm February 03, 2021

Congress is debating whether to hike the federal minimum wage as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. NPR hears from workers who make minimum wage and traces the history of the minimum wage.

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President Biden and Vice President Harris meet with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic senators on Wednesday to talk about Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal.

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Biden Forges Ahead On Relief Bill Without GOP, But Signals Checks Could Be Targeted

4:11pm February 03, 2021

by Deirdre Walsh

The president told House Democrats he won't back down from providing $1,400 direct payments in the COVID-19 aid package, but suggested checks could be more targeted, an idea Republicans have pushed.

To Boost The Economy, Biden Plans To 'Go Big,' Journalist Says

1:32pm February 03, 2021

by Dave Davies

New York Times reporter Jim Tankersley discusses Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion economic stimulus/pandemic relief package — as well as his plans for infrastructure work and clean energy investment.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., seen here on the opening session of Congress on Jan. 3 with her "Trump Won" face mask pulled down, has been outspoken on her controversial views for a while.

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GOP Discord Over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Still All About Trump

12:31pm February 03, 2021

House Republicans wrestle with divisions — Conference Chair Cheney faces calls to step down after backing impeachment. Rep. Greene may be sanctioned for controversial comments.

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Lawmakers Seek To Raise Legal Age For Marriage In North Carolina

11:18am February 03, 2021

by Neal Charnoff

State lawmakers are advancing efforts to raise the legal age for marriage. North Carolina is one of two states in the country that still allow children as young as 14 to get married.

President Biden puts the cap on a pen after signing an executive order. Biden is close to a record set by Franklin Roosevelt in 1933.

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With 28 Executive Orders Signed, President Biden Is Off To A Record Start

10:58am February 03, 2021

by Tamara Keith

Biden signed three executive orders on immigration Tuesday, setting himself up to close in on a record set by Franklin Roosevelt in 1933.

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House Republicans To Meet To Hash Out Divisions Testing The Party

8:29am February 03, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

Republicans in the House are under pressure to address controversy that's boiling over for freshman member Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has supported QAnon and other conspiracies.

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News Brief: GOP Discord, Trump Impeachment, Amazon's Bezos

8:29am February 03, 2021

House Republicans meet to find a path forward amid party divisions. House impeachment managers argue Trump is singularly responsible for the Capitol attack. Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon's CEO.

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Will Biden's Immigration Executive Actions Satisfy Advocates?

7:27am February 03, 2021

The president signed three executive actions to rebuild the immigration system. NPR's Noel King talks to experts Linda Rivas and Michelle Brané about if the actions go far enough for advocates.

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