Politics & Government

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., leaves the Senate chamber in May.

This Republican senator wants an expanded child tax credit — with work requirements

9:19pm September 20, 2023

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says the U.S. has lost focus over the last 20 to 30 years and economic policies need to be geared towards creating stable work for families.

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President Biden speaks about gun violence during a summit on June 16, 2023 in West Hartford, Conn.

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Biden is creating a new White House office focused on gun violence prevention

8:58pm September 20, 2023

Gun safety measures have stalled in Congress. Advocates have long pushed for a White House office to elevate the issue and coordinate administration efforts to reduce gun violence.

President Biden promised to create the Climate Corps during his first week in office. It's a program meant to appeal to young climate activists.

Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal

8:55pm September 20, 2023

by Eric McDaniel

The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year. It's much smaller than its New Deal predecessor, but targets a more diverse group of young people.

Senate Democrats took steps to circumvent Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala, who has been blocking hundreds of military promotions over objections to Pentagon policies around abortion.

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Senate bucks Tuberville's blockade to begin approving military promotions

8:40pm September 20, 2023

by Kelsey Snell

Senate Democrats began holding votes on military promotions after a months-long blockade by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

North Dakota governor and GOP presidential candidate on UAW strikes

5:16pm September 20, 2023

NPR's Susan Davis and Asma Khalid speak with North Dakota governor Doug Burgum about his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Siamak Namazi's brother welcomes him home after 8 years of captivity in Iran

5:08pm September 20, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Babak Namazi, whose brother was held captive by Iran.

U.S. special representative for Ukraine talks economic recovery

5:08pm September 20, 2023

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Penny Pritzker, who has been tapped by President Biden to serve as his special representative for Ukraine's economic recovery.

Swing district Republicans in risky waters over Biden impeachment inquiry

5:08pm September 20, 2023

by Deirdre Walsh

House Republicans in competitive districts could face blowback for impeachment. So far they support investigating allegations

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes case for continued U.S. support against Russia

4:36pm September 20, 2023

by Steve Inskeep

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that more foreign aid is necessary to beat back Vladimir Putin's ambitions to expand Russia's influence across Europe.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies to Congress on Hunter Biden charges

4:36pm September 20, 2023

by Ryan Lucas

Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before Congress since Justice Department prosecutors brought federal charges against President Biden's son, Hunter.