Biden's chief scientist for COVID response is stepping away
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. David Kessler, the outgoing chief scientist for President Biden's coronavirus vaccine program, as he steps away from his position.
Politics & Government
4 ways around a debt ceiling crisis — and why they might not work
From an obscure congressional maneuver to a trillion-dollar coin, there are many ideas out there to help the U.S. avoid debt default, but they are untested and have major potential problems.
How will the hard-right Republicans in Congress wield their newfound power?
New York Times journalist Catie Edmondson says the new Republican-controlled House of Representatives will likely leverage their subpoena power to enact vengeance on the Biden administration.
Attorney General Josh Stein announces run for North Carolina governor
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced a bid for governor in 2024 on Wednesday, with the Democrat pledging to focus on public education, economic opportunity and equality and to provi
Winston-Salem City Council changes meeting time despite criticism
Members of Winston-Salem’s city council opted to move up their regular meeting time by one hour, despite survey results showing most city residents were against the change.
Morning news brief
Shootings in New Mexico targeted Democratic officials. A new study provides insights into viral coinfections among children. And, data show that most Paycheck Protection Program loans were forgiven.
Among the N.M. lawmakers targeted in the shootings was a county commissioner
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa about the string of shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers in New Mexico. She was one of the targets.
New Mexico police arrested a failed legislature candidate in relation to shootings
New Mexico's legislative session begins after Monday, when police arrested a failed GOP legislative candidate for conspiring to shoot up the homes and offices of several Democratic leaders.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is taking a new approach to Washington
Far-right Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is changing her tone and trying to remake her image.
Biden met Dutch leader about restricting China's access to cutting edge micro chips
President Biden met Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Tuesday, as the administration lobbies the Netherlands to join tough restrictions on China's ability to acquire microchips and equipment.