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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy talks to reporters about launching an impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Sept. 14, 2023.

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In the tale of 5 presidential impeachments, how will the latest one stack up?

6:40pm September 18, 2023

by Tamara Keith

House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. But this case is different — both in substance and in process — than those of former presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch, the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, said that Democrats in the Illinois House would no longer work with the public relations firm SKDK due to revelations of a "glaring conflict of interest" in a sexual harassment and retaliation case.

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Illinois Dems criticize Biden adviser, cut ties with PR firm over #MeToo conflict

4:36pm September 18, 2023

by Tom Dreisbach

Illinois Democrats said they cut ties with the prominent public relations firm SKDK following reporting by NPR about an undisclosed conflict of interest in a sexual harassment case.

Biden is meeting with leaders from Israel, Brazil, Ukraine and the "Stans" this week

5:00am September 17, 2023

President Biden will hold a series of talks with world leaders this week around UN meetings — including a first-ever summit with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Visitors look upon the White House as the US flag flies at half mast following a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee last March.

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For young Americans, politics breaks the American dream instead of building it

5:01am September 14, 2023

by Elena Moore

Gen Z and millennial voters should dominate the electorate in coming years. A new poll from the Sine Institute, exclusively obtained by NPR, shows how 18-34 year old Americans feel about the future.

Anita Dunn (left) speaks onstage with Hilary Rosen (right) at an event titled "Women Rule" in June 2018. That summer, Dunn and her communications firm began providing crisis communications for the then-Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives regarding allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.

A corruption trial revealed a #MeToo ethics entanglement for a top Biden adviser

6:55pm September 13, 2023

by Tom Dreisbach

Newly disclosed evidence revealed an apparent conflict of interest for Biden adviser Anita Dunn, when she consulted for an Illinois politician facing #MeToo related allegations in 2018.

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President Biden tours a shipyard in Philadelphia with two union members on July 20 before giving remarks about unions and clean energy jobs.

Biden loves to talk about unions. But the autoworkers are withholding their affection

3:30pm September 13, 2023

by Tamara Keith

Most of the country's big unions have already endorsed President Biden for reelection. But not the United Auto Workers. A looming strike draws attention to this tension.

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The West Wing of the White House on July 5, 2023. Tech executives are meeting with top Biden administration officials on Tuesday to agree to voluntary measures to reduce risks posed by AI.

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These tech giants are at the White House today to talk about the risks of AI

11:03am September 12, 2023

by Franco Ordoñez

The White House is working with big tech companies to agree to testing and reporting measures to reduce AI risks. These voluntary measures are a precursor to regulation.

President Biden shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi after announcing a new corridor to link India to the Middle East and Europe.

At the G20, Biden joins forces with India and the Middle East, sidelining China

6:09pm September 09, 2023

by Asma Khalid

President Biden and other world leaders announced a new corridor to link India with the Middle East and Europe. It's one of several initiatives aimed at countering China's Belt and Road Initiative.

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President Biden speaks at the White House on Sept. 6. He's scheduled to leave this week on a trip to India and Vietnam.

Biden is off to India and Vietnam. It's part of his push to counter China's influence

5:30am September 07, 2023

by Asma Khalid

President Biden is using the G20 summit to push for a bigger, better World Bank as an alternative to China's massive lending programs, which have left some low-income countries with massive debt.

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The White House has asked Congress for $44 billion in emergency funding to help cover costs of the war in Ukraine, recent natural disasters, and operations at the southern U.S. border.

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The White House wants $44 billion in emergency funding. Here's what that covers

5:00am September 06, 2023

by Tamara Keith

The White House has asked Congress for emergency funding for Ukraine, disaster recovery, and the border. The package would be tied to a broader deal to keep the government running.