Los Angeles immigration raid protests update
Members of the California National Guard have arrived in downtown Los Angeles. President Trump ordered 2,000 Guard troops to be deployed following protests in the LA area over raids by ICE.
Inside Vice President Harris' First Few Weeks In Office
Vice President Harris and President Biden say she's playing a key role in behind the scenes policy meetings — but her one attempt to influence legislation seemed to backfire.
Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Congress is debating whether to hike the federal minimum wage as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. NPR hears from workers who make minimum wage and traces the history of the minimum wage.
Do People Who Have Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms Qualify For Disability Benefits?
Some people who survive COVID-19 have debilitating symptoms many months later. As scientists try to understand, advocates are trying to figure out if they qualify for disability benefits.
Author Brandon Hobson On His New Novel 'The Removed'
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Brandon Hobson about his new book The Removed and the line between the past and the present.
Senate Confirms Alejandro Mayorkas, First Immigrant And First Latino To Lead DHS
The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas today, putting the first immigrant and first Latino in charge of the Department of Homeland Security — and in charge of President Biden's immigration agenda.
Rep. Cori Bush On Her Progressive Priorities For Congress
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., about her progressive priorities for Congress, the impeachment trial and the challenges she anticipates for advancing her priorities.
Fareed Zakaria On How The Coup In Myanmar Will Test President Biden
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post columnist and CNN host of GPS Fareed Zakaria about how the coup in Myanmar presents a test for President Biden.
Capt. Sir Tom Moore, Who Raised Millions To Fight COVID-19, Dies At 100
Captain Sir Tom Moore, a World War II veteran who raised more than $40 million to help Britain's health service fight the coronavirus, has died from COVID-19 at 100 years old.
