Senate Democrats unveil a plan for a new tax on billionaires
Democrats say the tax on billionaire assets would help pay for President Biden's social spending bill.
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Rep. Omar, a progressive member of Congress, approves of a new tax plan
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota about the Democrats' plan to set a minimum tax rate for corporations. Plus a new tax on the richest Americans.
How Gerrymandering stifles potential voters and candidates as well as skews policy
New voting maps in Texas are already facing legal challenges for discrimination, but that's just the start of how gerrymandering affects the nation's democracy.
Biden meets with Pope Francis this week while in Europe for 2 summits
President Biden is only the second Catholic to hold the office. We explore how his faith informs his presidency ahead of an expected visit to the Vatican.
News brief: kids' COVID vaccines, billionaires income tax, Jan. 6 defense strategies
COVID-19 vaccine doses for kids are a step closer to a final OK. Senate Democrats have a plan to pay for Biden's social spending agenda. Some charged in the Capitol riot will be their own attorneys.
Biden may face tension with allies over climate, Afghanistan and other issues
A parade of policy disagreements between the U.S. and its European allies — and a stalled climate bill in Congress — could make President Biden's trip to Europe this week a bumpy one.
Youtube, Snapchat and TikTok officials testify to Senators on kids' online safety
Officials of YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok spoke before a Senate subcommittee looking at the platforms' impact on kids and teens.
4 takeaways from the Senate child safety hearing with YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chaired the hearing, said being distinct from Facebook isn't enough to cut it for the three tech giants. "That bar is in the gutter," he told the company officials.
Author Kati Marton explores Angela Merkel's impact on the world in 'The Chancellor'
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Kati Marton about her new biography of Angela Merkel, The Chancellor, and what her departure will mean for Germany and the world.
The Biden administration taps a top Republican official to lead election security
Kim Wyman vigorously pushed back against President Trump's unfounded claims of voter fraud and is widely seen as a mail-in ballot and security expert. She'll start her new role on Nov. 19.