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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
U.N. And International Aid Groups Express Concerns Over Pompeo's Latest Moves
by Michele Kelemen
As he leaves office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is taking steps that could make it harder for his successor to negotiate with Cuba or get aid to parts of Yemen ruled by an Iranian-backed militia.
How Legitimate Forms Of Protest Are Distinguished From Treason
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with historian John Reeves about the history of treason in the United States and what that word means today.
The Latest On House Democrats' Move To Impeach Trump
House Democrats filed an impeachment resolution with one article, charging President Trump with inciting a violent insurrection. They are urging Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Rep. Schiff On A Possible Second Impeachment Of President Trump
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., about House Democrats introducing an article of impeachment against President Trump after an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
What Social Media's Crackdown On Trump Says About Big Tech
by Shannon Bond
Major tech companies showed their might after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by shutting down President Trump's accounts and trying to do the same with those who incite violence among his supporters.
Trump Administration Auctions Arctic National Wildlife Refuge To Oil Drillers
by Tegan Hanlon
After a three-year push, the Trump administration has opened up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil leases. It's a scramble to lock in drilling before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
Officials Say An Investigation Into Insurrection At The U.S. Capitol May Take Weeks
by Carrie Johnson
Officials say they're weeks away from a full understanding of how rioters may have planned to storm the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of people have been arrested, but the security threat may be far from over.
Newly Surfaced Videos Highlight Violence And Danger Of Riot On Capitol Hill
The scale of the danger faced by lawmakers, staff and Capitol Police during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has become more clear after more videos, photos and reporting have come out.
As House Moves To Impeach Trump, A Look At White House's Reaction
by Mara Liasson
NPR discusses what is known about the White House's reaction to the House moving forward on articles of impeachment against President Trump.
NFL Playoffs Kick Off With Super Wild Card Weekend
by Tom Goldman
The NFL playoffs are underway, and there have been some unexpected moves: The league added two extra teams for the postseason, and the Cleveland Browns managed to pull out a win.
How Faith Leaders Are Finding Hope In Dark Times
For words of encouragement after a difficult week, NPR's Michel Martin turns to Rev. Dr. Jackie Lewis, Bishop Michael Curry and Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld.