Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Amid Changing Political Landscape, Suburbs No Longer Belong To GOP

6:08am March 31, 2021

by Don Gonyea

The suburbs were key to President Biden's 2020 victory. With the 2022 midterms already heating up, both parties are wondering what the absence of Trump's name on the ballot will mean for voters.

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Police officers try to push back President Donald Trump supporters trying to break through a police barrier, Jan. 6 at the Capitol in Washington. Two U.S. Capitol police officers have sued Trump for allegedly inciting the mob that attacked them that day.

2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot

3:59am March 31, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Two U.S. Capitol police officers argue former President Donald Trump is responsible for the injuries they received during the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.

G. Gordon Liddy, pictured in 2001, died on Tuesday at the age of 90. He was convicted for orchestrating the Watergate burglary and wiretapping scheme that led to President Nixon's disgraced resignation.

G. Gordon Liddy, Chief Operative Behind Watergate Scandal, Dies At 90

1:17am March 31, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

The bombastic conservative, who became a popular talk show host, reveled in his reputation as a man willing to go to any lengths to reelect Nixon, saying, "I'd do it again for my president."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, seen here in January, said this week that he will issue emergency rules to prevent businesses from requiring proof of vaccination.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Rejects Vaccine Passports As 'Completely Unacceptable'

6:57pm March 30, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

DeSantis said he will issue emergency rules this week to prevent businesses from requiring proof of vaccination, and will work with Florida's Legislature on a permanent ban.

President Biden has dozens of vacancies to fill on the courts. There are 84 district court vacancies, with 62 of the seats now empty, plus 22 more judges having announced that they will leave their posts or take "senior status" within weeks or months. In

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Biden Makes 1st Judicial Nominations, Including A Supreme Court Contender

6:18pm March 30, 2021

by Nina Totenberg

With the lesson of former President Barack Obama's difficulty in filling vacancies "imprinted on his brain," his staff says, the president sees filling judicial seats as a top priority.

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Lawmakers Look To Close Loophole That Allowed Hege On The Ballot For Sheriff

5:11pm March 30, 2021

by Paul Garber

State lawmakers are trying to close a loophole that allows some convicted felons to run for sheriff — a move that would block former Davidson County Sheriff Gerald Hege from running again.

Political Crisis Deepens In Brazil As 3 Military Commanders Are To Be Replaced

4:50pm March 30, 2021

by Philip Reeves

Brazil's Ministry of Defense has announced that the commanders of the army, navy and air force will be replaced, deepening a political crisis for President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Biden To Use Job Creation To Sell His Green Energy Plan

4:50pm March 30, 2021

by Scott Detrow

As President Biden prepares to roll out a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan focused on green energy, he's working to frame the measure around jobs — not just addressing climate change.

British Ambassador To The U.S. Explains What A New President Means To The U.K.

4:50pm March 30, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce about how a new American president changes how the United Kingdom fits on the world stage.

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President Biden delivers remarks on the administration's COVID-19 response on March 29.

Biden Announces New Steps To Tackle Anti-Asian Violence And Discrimination

3:16pm March 30, 2021

by Alana Wise

The White House on Tuesday unveiled actions to reverse the rising violent crimes against the AAPI community. Advocates and Asian American leaders have pressed the administration to do more.