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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.
The political stumbling blocks that prevent gun legislation from passing
Many Americans are asking themselves what can be done after the shooting in Texas. Despite broad support for background checks and red-flag laws, action at the state and national levels is uncertain.
How Americans actually feel about gun rights versus restrictions
by Domenico Montanaro
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, here's what U.S. polling says about the country's attitude toward guns and gun policy.
Remembering the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde
We're still learning the names of the victims of the mass shooting that took place in a fourth grade classroom in Uvalde, Texas. Piece by piece, we're learning a little bit more about who they are.
Sandy Hook parent explains what Uvalde families need from us right now
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with David Wheeler, father to a 6-year-old who was killed in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, about his reaction to the events in Uvalde, Texas.
Parkland survivor says gun violence always leaves communities 'broken'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Jaclyn Corin, Parkland shooting survivor and co-founder of March for Our Lives, about her response to the Uvalde attack and how living through Parkland has shaped her.
'Will Be Wild' explores how we got to the many system failures of Jan. 6
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Andrea Bernstein and Ilya Marritz about Will Be Wild, their new podcast diving deep into how the Jan. 6 insurrection happened.
2 House subcommittees are trying to get answers about the baby formula shortage
by Sydney Lupkin
Two House subcommittees are holding hearings on the baby formula crisis. One will focus on the Food and Drug Administration and the formula makers. The other will look at the effects of the shortage.
As human rights official visits Xinjiang, data hack appears to show persecution there
by John Ruwitch
The UN's top official for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, is in China this week and will visit the western region of Xinjiang, where Beijing has been accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.
How the elementary school shooting is impacting the Uvalde community
by John Burnett
The town of Uvalde, Texas, is mourning, as some parents await identification of slain students and some post memorials in social media.
It's unclear whether the U.S. and Iran will return to the 2015 nuclear deal
by Michele Kelemen
The Biden administration came to office promising to revive a nuclear deal with Iran, but for months officials have said time is running out. The top negotiator is briefing Congress on the stalemate.
Biden signs police reform executive order on 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's death
by Martin Kaste
President Biden has marked the second anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by signing an executive order. It will set up some of the police reforms that stalled in Congress.