After Rittenhouse verdict, activists fear for their safety at future demonstrations
The Rittenhouse verdict may change the tactics and dynamics of social justice protesters going forward.
Politics & Government
Politics chat: Democrats champion Build Back Better bill while Republicans decry cost
Democrats struggle with the messaging over President Biden's economic agenda as the infrastructure bill becomes law and the Build Back Better bill advances to the Senate.
Sen. Robert Menendez on the SALT deduction dividing Democrats
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Menendez (D-N.J.) about the Build Back Better bill that passed in the House Friday, and the debates that will likely emerge as it heads to the Senate.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin expects the Senate to pass spending bill by the end of 2021
Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, spoke with NPR about how Democrats plan to secure all 50 member votes needed to pass President Biden's $2.2 trillion social spending bill.
Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal
Scott Simon speaks to Vali Nasr, professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins University, about the latest moves to save the nuclear deal with Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour in Senegal at a very tense time in the region. There's a civil war in Ethiopia and military coup in Sudan.
Week in politics: The 'Build Back Better' bill is moving forward
We track the progress of the $2 trillion Build Back Better bill, which passed the House on Friday morning and is heading to the Senate for further negotation.
Democrats hope Biden's sales job can help their midterm chances
Democrats have spent months negotiating with themselves, undercutting their ability to take credit for bills of significance they are now passing, but for which they aren't getting credit.
For far-right groups, Rittenhouse's acquittal is a cause for celebration
One expert fears that the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse will embolden people to seek out altercations where it could be possible to make claims of self-defense.
White House doctor gives Biden a good bill of health
The White House physician raised concerns about the increasing frequency and severity of President Biden's "throat clearing" during speeches and worsening gait, but overall found him "fit for duty."