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.
Navajo Nation President On The Reservation's Success With COVID-19 Vaccinations
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the Navajo Nation's president, Jonathan Nez, about the reservation's successes and challenges as it vaccinates its population for COVID-19 faster than most U.S. states.
Biden's Beginning: Executive Orders And A New Presidential Leadership Model
NPR looks at President Biden's first full week in office. From executive orders to big legislative proposals, his presidential leadership already contrasts starkly with his predecessor's.
A Look At The Latest Data On Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Dr. Paul Stoffels, chief scientific officer for Johnson & Johnson, about the latest data on the efficacy of the company's COVID-19 vaccine.
Why Philadelphia Gave A 22-Year-Old's Startup A Vaccine Contract — Then Canceled It
Philadelphia gave a vaccination contract to a startup founded by a 22-year-old with no health care experience. Chaos ensued; the contract was canceled. NPR looks at what happened.
COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Detail Their Emotional Reactions
Millions of people have received the COVID-19 vaccine as of Thursday, according to federal health officials. Some recipients tell NPR about the emotions they felt when they got their shot.
The Real Impact Of Biden's Private Prisons Executive Order
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with David Fathi, director of the ACLU's National Prison Project, about President Biden's executive order not to renew Justice Department contracts with private prisons.
Chicago To Honor Emmett Till's Memory With Landmark
Chicago will designate Emmett Till's home as a landmark. The 14-year-old was murdered by white men on a visit to Mississippi in 1955, and his death helped galvanize the civil rights movement.
Indonesia Excludes Older People From First Round Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Indonesia's COVID-19 vaccine strategy focuses on inoculating young people and those of working age first. The most vulnerable group — older people — have to wait for the second round of vaccinations.
Week In Politics: The Future Of The GOP In State Politics
For a look at the week in politics for state Republicans, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections, and two reporters in Arizona and Ohio.