Latest On Trump's Efforts To Reverse Election Outcome
President Trump met with Michigan's top Republican lawmakers. His legal team has sought to overturn election results there and in other key states that he lost.
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Michigan Secretary Of State On Challenges Certifying Election Results In Her State
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson about Republican efforts to prevent the certification of the Michigan election results.
Is Trump Setting A Historical Precedent By Refusing To Concede?
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to presidential historian Michael Beschloss about what kind of historical precedent there is, if any, for President Trump's battle to overturn the 2020 election results.
Fed, Treasury Department Split On When To Cut Off Pandemic Loan Programs
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin wants to let the emergency loan programs expire at the end of the year. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that's too soon.
Biden Gives New Hope To Refugees Fleeing Religious Persecution
Joe Biden intends to admit 125,000 refugees in his first year. Many will be fleeing religious persecution. While highlighting persecution, President Trump cut refugee admissions to 15,000.
A Look At Whether This Year's Mail-In Voting Habits Will Stick
An increase in access to voting-by-mail led to historic turnout in this year's election. But with Republicans claiming fraud, NPR discusses how many of those changes may stick around long term.
Biden's Team Works With State Governors On Pandemic Plans, While Awaiting Transition
A President Biden will face the coronavirus crisis on Day One. But his transition team still hasn't gotten access to the Trump administration's plans for vaccination, so it's working with governors.
Federal Data Show Growing Hospital Staff Shortages Across The U.S.
The federal government released data showing that the number of hospitals with staffing shortages is rapidly increasing. NPR digs into what these data illuminate and what data might be kept hidden.
Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change
Several big farm groups, traditionally hostile to environmental regulations, are now working with environmental advocates in support of farmer-friendly actions to reduce carbon emissions.
After Losing Mother, Grandfather To COVID-19, Woman Asks Everyone To Do Their Part
"I wish that people can look into their heart and listen to what's being asked," said Lindsay Wootton of Utah. "Wear masks, limit your gatherings. Let's limit it to preserve our families."