Politics & Government

Politics & Government

White House conference will address the nation's food insecurity

5:54am September 28, 2022

President Biden is going to lay out his proposals to tackle hunger at a big conference, the first of its kind since 1969. But the solutions won't be easy to implement.

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White House hosts summit with leaders of Pacific Island nations

5:14am September 28, 2022

by Franco Ordoñez

President Biden is rolling out the red carpet for leaders from Pacific Island nations, a recognition of the influence that China has had in the region as the U.S. tries to up its game.

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In addition to hunger, Sen. Cory Booker says the U.S. faces a nutrition crisis

5:14am September 28, 2022

NPR's A Martinez talks to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey about the first White House conference on ending hunger in more than 50 years.

Jan. 6 panel postpones public hearing due to Hurricane Ian

5:08pm September 27, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has postponed its latest public hearing because of Hurricane Ian. The session had been set for Wednesday afternoon.

How ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral may impact Japan's current administration

4:56pm September 27, 2022

by Anthony Kuhn

Japan held a rare state funeral for ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July. It could impact on the country's administration, as it grapples with political and economic challenges.

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EU debates whether to take in those fleeing Russia

4:56pm September 27, 2022

by Rob Schmitz

The European Union is split over whether to give refuge to Russians fleeing after President Vladimir Putin announced last week that men with military experience would be called up to fight in Ukraine.

President Biden has set an ambitious goal of ending hunger in America by 2030

4:56pm September 27, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

For the first time in 50 years, the White House will host a conference on hunger. On the agenda: ideas like expanding school lunch programs and updating nutrition labels.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sees a path to bring down inflation

4:24pm September 27, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about the Biden Administration's plans to help the economy absorb supply shocks, which economists think will become more frequent.

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Jan. 6 panel postpones its latest hearing because of Hurricane Ian

4:02pm September 27, 2022

by Claudia Grisales

The hearing, when rescheduled, could conclude its presentations of investigative findings before a final report due later this year.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still working to pass legislation to fund federal agencies and avoid a potential government shutdown.

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A government funding bill is introduced as Congress races to avoid an Oct. 1 shutdown

3:06pm September 27, 2022

by Deirdre Walsh

The stopgap bill keeps federal agencies funded at current levels through mid-December. But a fight over reforming the permitting process for energy projects is bumping against a Friday deadline.