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Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas
by Barbara Sprunt
The Senate has rejected both articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, swiftly ending the trial triggered by the House's narrow vote to impeach in February.
Biden Announces Plans To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Supply
by Pien Huang
On Tuesday, President Biden announced a plan to boost the COVID-19 vaccine supply by 20% over the next three weeks and by hundreds of millions of doses by summer.
Biden Picks Gary Gensler To Head SEC
by Chris Arnold
President Biden has picked Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gensler made a fortune on Wall Street early in his career, but he has since become a tough market watchdog.
Biden Administration Criticized For Delay In Tackling Opioid Crisis
by Brian Mann
More than 200 Americans are dying from drug overdoses daily. Now the Biden administration faces criticism for reportedly delaying a Trump administration policy widely seen as a way to help save lives.
GOP Strategist On The Party's Future In The Post-Trump Era
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Whit Ayres, a Republican political consultant in Washington, D.C., about the state of the GOP now that former President Donald Trump is no longer in office.
Some Advocates Worry Biden's Executive Actions On Racial Justice Are Too Weak
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Biden signed four executive actions intended to make good on his campaign promises on racial justice. But some advocates are concerned they don't go far enough.
In First Official Call, Biden And Putin Discuss Cyberattack, Arms Deal
by Michele Kelemen
In his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, President Biden agreed to extend a key arms control deal and pressed Putin on many issues, including the SolarWinds hack.
Indian Police Clash With Farmers Protesting Agricultural Reforms
by Lauren Frayer
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting agriculture reforms drove tractors into New Delhi on Tuesday, clashing with police and overshadowing a military parade on a national holiday.
Residents Protest As China Demolishes Some Of Beijing's Wealthy Suburbs
by Emily Feng
Beijing is demolishing parts of its wealthy suburbs, and their well-connected residents are protesting. It's the latest sign of rising dissatisfaction with China's government from unexpected sources.
Puerto Rico's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Gender Violence
by Adrian Florido
Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi has declared a state of emergency over gender violence on the island. Human rights activists have been seeking such a declaration for years.