Tasha Logan Ford Hired As First Female City Manager Of High Point
Tasha Logan Ford is poised to make history as High Point's new city manager.
Politics & Government
Rep. Elise Stefanik's Loyalty To Trump Is Likely To Be Rewarded
New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik is positioning herself to replace Liz Cheney as the number three House Republican leader. She came to Congress as a moderate but shifted to become a top Trump ally.
Unusual Optimism In Washington About Bipartisan Work On Policing Reform
Lawmakers in Washington report progress on bipartisan policing legislation, but some key sticking points remain, including qualified immunity that shields officers from many lawsuits.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Voting Restrictions Into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed new voting restrictions into law. The Republican signed the measure live on Fox News.
Oversight Board Says Facebook Must Revisit 'Arbitrary' Indefinite Trump Ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Thomas Hughes, director of the Oversight Board Administration, which ruled that Facebook was justified in banning then-President Trump from the social media platform.
Justice Department: Arizona Senate Audit, Recount May Violate Federal Law
Election materials are no longer in the custody of election officials — a possible violation of law, the DOJ says. And plans for canvassing may violate laws aimed at preventing voter intimidation.
'New Era In Resettlement': U.S. Refugee Advocates Count On More Community-Based Help
Refugee advocates have welcomed President Biden's decision to raise the U.S. refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500 this year. Community-based resettlement efforts are expected to become more prominent.
Bill To Combat Sexual Assault In Military Finally Has Votes To Pass, Senators Say
The bill, long-championed by New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, would dramatically reshape how the military addresses assault cases by removing them from the chain of command.
Biden Opens Restaurant Fund With Visit To D.C. Taqueria That's Been On The Brink
President Biden encouraged restaurant owners who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis to apply for a grant under the $28.6 billion program.
Why Facebook's Decision On Trump Could Be 'Make Or Break' For His Political Future
Facebook's Oversight Board sent the decision of whether to let the former president back on the platform back to the company itself, and it's a critical one for Trump's political future.