The Republican Party Faces An Identity Crisis
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Tim Alberta of The Atlantic about the split in the Republican Party as former president Donald Trump continues to exercise his influence over it.
Politics & Government
Politics Chat: White House Drums Support For Economic Plans After April Jobs Report
The White House finds opportunity to push its ambitious economic plans after a disappointing April jobs report, while the GOP cites the report as proof the government helped the unemployed too much.
Getting Women Back To Work Is Key To A Strong Recovery, Labor Secretary Says
Millions of women have left the workforce during the pandemic as schools stopped in-person learning. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says the recovery hinges on women returning to work.
U.K. Elections: Conservatives Make Gains; Pro-Independence Parties Win In Scotland
Voters in Scotland gave a majority to parties supporting a push for independence from the U.K. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson's Conservatives won in local elections in England.
Labor Secretary On What Workforce Recovery Looks Like
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh about the country's moderate hiring boom in the month of April.
Reporter Digs Into Liz Cheney's Politics
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alex Thompson, White House reporter at Politico, about Liz Cheney and her fight with pro-Trump Republicans who want to vote her out of office.
Rebuilding The State Department Under Biden
The Trump years were hard on the State Department. The new Secretary of State is trying to turn a page, assuring his staff that politics should stop at the department's door.
When Eviction Moratorium Ends, HUD Secretary Says Aid Will 'Move A Lot Quicker'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge about the Biden administration's plans to provide rental assistance to those who need it.
Week In Politics: Liz Cheney May Be Ousted Over Trump Criticism
We look at the move to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) over her refusal to support former President Trump's false claims on the 2020 elections as well as April's weak jobs numbers and more.
In Response To Justice Dept., Arizona Senate Says Plan To Canvass Voters Is On Hold
The U.S. Justice Department had said that plans for door-to-door canvassing, as part of the controversial GOP-led election review, may violate federal laws aimed at preventing voter intimidation.