Vice President Harris Takes On The Effort For Internet Equity
Vice President Harris is in now charge of a push to get better internet across the U.S. Getting this right could have big stakes for her political future.
Politics & Government
Facebook Ban On Donald Trump Will Hold, Social Network's Oversight Board Rules
While the panel upheld Facebook's suspension of the former president, it said the company's indefinite ban was wrong and gave Facebook six months to either ban Trump permanently or reinstate him.
Deadly Protests Continue In Colombia
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with freelance journalist Ramón Campos about what continues to fuel the deadly protests over tax reform in Colombia.
Texas Lawmakers Debate Measures To Protect Against Future Power Failures
After deadly blackouts gripped Texas in February, state lawmakers vowed to protect people from future power failures. But now, lawmakers are debating measures that critics say could do the opposite.
NC Senate Bill Would Tighten Guidelines For Needle Exchange Programs
A North Carolina Senate bill that attempts to tighten syringe service programs has caused alarm among some public health advocates.
In Rhode Island, VP Harris Will Promote American Families Plan
NPR's Noel King talks to Meghan Hughes, president of the Community College of Rhode Island, about the state's Promise program that offers recent high school graduates two years of free tuition.
News Brief: Decision Day On Facebook's Trump Ban, Aid For India, Democracy Poll
Oversight board will announce if Trump will be allowed back on Facebook. Indian Americans raise money to help with India's COVID-19 crisis. Plus, the results of the latest Democracy Perception Index.
Supreme Court Weighs Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
In what could be their last case of the season, the justices heard arguments about whether to apply changes in the law to those sentenced for small amounts of crack cocaine.
Tech Sees Bigger Opportunity In Utah — If The State Works On Its Image
Utah's tech sector is growing, but the industry says the state has a reputation problem that makes it hard to attract workers. So, it's lobbying state lawmakers to push socially inclusive legislation.
Biden Sets New Goal: At Least 70% Of Adults Given 1 Vaccine Dose By July 4
As part of the push to get more shots in arms, the White House has told governors it will tweak the allocation system for vaccines by allowing states to donate doses to a federal pool.