Politics & Government

At White House Conference on Hunger is a woman who's doing the work in her community

4:26pm September 28, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Desire La-Marr Murphy, founder and CEO of Murphy's Giving Market in the Philly area, about Biden's goal for ending hunger in America.

Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) sits between Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) during a meeting between President Donald Trump and congressional members on Feb. 13, 2018.

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Biden calls out for late Rep. Jackie Walorski at White House hunger event

3:53pm September 28, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

Biden mistakenly called out for the Indiana Republican who died in a car crash in August. She had cosponsored a bill to fund the conference.

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Yellen warns inaction on climate could cause economic crisis

12:05pm September 28, 2022

by Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of economic calamity if climate change is not addressed with immediate government intervention.

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Abortion-rights group leader lends support to NC candidates

10:52am September 28, 2022

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

The head of a national political action committee working to elect women who support abortion rights visited North Carolina on Tuesday, joining candidates she says must win this fall to block Repub

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White House conference will address the nation's food insecurity

5:54am September 28, 2022

President Biden is going to lay out his proposals to tackle hunger at a big conference, the first of its kind since 1969. But the solutions won't be easy to implement.

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White House hosts summit with leaders of Pacific Island nations

5:14am September 28, 2022

by Franco Ordoñez

President Biden is rolling out the red carpet for leaders from Pacific Island nations, a recognition of the influence that China has had in the region as the U.S. tries to up its game.

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In addition to hunger, Sen. Cory Booker says the U.S. faces a nutrition crisis

5:14am September 28, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey about the first White House conference on ending hunger in more than 50 years.

Jan. 6 panel postpones public hearing due to Hurricane Ian

5:08pm September 27, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has postponed its latest public hearing because of Hurricane Ian. The session had been set for Wednesday afternoon.

How ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral may impact Japan's current administration

4:56pm September 27, 2022

by Anthony Kuhn

Japan held a rare state funeral for ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July. It could impact on the country's administration, as it grapples with political and economic challenges.

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EU debates whether to take in those fleeing Russia

4:56pm September 27, 2022

by Rob Schmitz

The European Union is split over whether to give refuge to Russians fleeing after President Vladimir Putin announced last week that men with military experience would be called up to fight in Ukraine.