Biden Is Catholic. He Also Supports Abortion Rights. Here's What That Could Mean
President Biden is only the nation's second Catholic president, but his position on abortion rights is at odds with the church.
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With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights
Democrats argue major voting reforms are needed to protect democracy. Now, with control of Congress and the presidency, the party will need to decide what changes are realistic.
Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban
A Yemeni man describes how his life was derailed by the Trump administration's travel ban and hopes President Biden'a order lifting it will help him.
Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins
Longtime diplomats were forced out or quit in protest during the Trump administration. Now, some are returning as Secretary of State-designate Tony Blinken vows to rebuild.
U.S. Government Sees Wave Of Catholic Leaders
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with theology professor Steven Millies from the Catholic Theological Union about the current wave of Catholic representation in national government.
Nashville Resilience Tested As City Rebuilds After Bombing
When a suicide bomber killed himself in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning, it damaged dozens of buildings in a historic area. As the rebuilding begins, questions remain about how to proceed.
Politics Chat: Biden To Sign More Executive Orders In First Full Week As President
President Biden will begin his first full week in the White House. Many of the executive orders he's been signing and will sign this week are part of a plan he laid out for his first 10 days.
Rep. Joaquin Castro Talks Trump's Impeachment
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, about his role as an impeachment manager in the upcoming Senate trial of former President Trump.
After The Capitol Riot, Officials Promise To Crack Down On Extremism In The Military
Dozens of people who took part in the January 6th insurrection had a military history. Officials have repeatedly pledged to root out extremism in the ranks, with little to show for it so far.
Understanding Multiracial Whiteness And Trump Supporters
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Cristina Beltran, professor of social and cultural analysis at New York University, about the phenomenon of "multi-racial whiteness."