Secretary Of State Described China As Biden's Biggest Political Test
In a speech, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described China as the Biden administration's biggest political test.
Politics & Government
House Cancels Session After Another Militia Threat
Capitol Police said they had intelligence of a militia group plotting to try to breach the Capitol again on March 4. The threat prompted the House to cancel its session for the day.
Elaine Chao Used DOT Resources For Personal Errands, Family Business, IG Report Says
The Transportation Department's inspector general referred the findings to the Justice Department in December 2020. The DOJ declined to open its own investigation.
Major Election Reform And Voting Rights Bill Passed By The House
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the measure a the top legislative priority following work on the coronavirus relief bill. The Wednesday night vote was 220-210.
Security Tightens Amid Reports Extremists Aim To Breach Capitol Again
Officials stepped up security in Washington, D.C., because of a false theory circulating online that has convinced some Donald Trump supporters that he will return to the presidency on Thursday.
Texas Gov. Abbott Criticized For Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions
NPR's Noel King talks to Greg Casar, a member of the city council in Austin, Texas, about why he opposes the governor's decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions. The CDC encourages continued mask use.
Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Criticize Biden's Order For Airstrikes Against Syria
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the Biden administration's decision to conduct airstrikes on targets in Syria without the approval of Congress.
News Brief: In-Person Classes, Capitol Security, Pope's Iraq Trip
Federal efforts aim to help schools reopen. Tighten security follows reports extremists may try again to breach the U.S. Capitol. Pope Francis on Friday will become the first pope to visit Iraq.
House Approves Major Election And Campaign Finance Reform Bill
The "For the People Act" would dramatically overhaul the U.S. voting system and seek to limit the amount of dark money in politics.
House Approves Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd
The bill, which would ban chokeholds and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, will now advance to the Senate.