House Republicans are kicking off investigations into the Biden administration
After months of preparations, House Republicans this week are launching committee hearings investigating Democrats.
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Memphis leaders say police reform is part of the solution to police violence, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken is in Jerusalem amid mounting violence, House Republicans begin probes into Democrats.
Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson on Tyre Nichols killing
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson about the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen on Tyre Nichols killing
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen about the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers.
Politics chat: Will Congress consider police reform?
In the wake of the police killing of Tyre Nichols and several mass shootings, we look at the appetite for police reform and gun control in a Congress now that Republicans control the House.
The Biden administration plans to expand protections for renters
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Diane Yentel, President of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, about the Biden administration's new plan to expand tenant protections nationwide.
The UK Prime Minister has fired his party chairman over tax bill allegations
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired the chairman of his ruling Conservative Party Sunday over a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.
With an eye on working families, Democrats launch the Congressional Dads Caucus
A group of Democrats formed the Dads Caucus in the House, hoping to advocate for key democratic policies such as the expanded child tax credit and paid family leave.
HUD Secretary Fudge addresses homelessness and affordable housing
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge about the Biden administration's plans to reduce homelessness and make housing more affordable.
Week in politics: Why Biden changed his mind on Ukraine; Trump's waning influence
Why President Biden changed his mind and agreed to send Ukraine what are considered to be the best tanks in the world. Also, Donald Trump's influence in the Republican Party continues to wane.