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Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
by Scott Detrow
House Republicans muscled through President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. The vote this week sends a clear message about where the Republican party is today.
Incoming White House Public Engagement Director On His Plans For The Job
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., about his future role as the director of the White House Office of Public Engagement in the Biden administration.
Critics Say New Trump Rule Gives Contractors More Freedom On Religious Discrimination
by Tom Gjelten
The Trump administration has issued a new rule this week that allows federal contractors that claim a religious mission to exclude any job applicant who does not share their beliefs.
FDA Advisory Committee Member On Vote On Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine Authorization
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Cody Meissner, a member of the Food and Drug Administration immunization advisory panel, about the panel's vote on approval of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine.
FDA Advisory Committee Considers Authorization For Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
by Joe Palca
An advisory committee of independent experts met on Thursday to consider an emergency use authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. NPR discusses the committee's deliberations and recommendations.
More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs
For many reasons, including climate change, coral reefs are dying around the world. But scientists say some crabs eat coral-choking seaweed and algae and may help with restoring coral reefs.
Many Americans Are Expected To Travel For Holidays. Is There Any Way To Make It Safe?
Millions of Americans are expected to travel for the end-of-year holidays despite the pandemic. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with public health expert Keri Althoff about whether any travel can be safe.
Airbnb's Share Price More Than Doubles In Market Debut
by Bobby Allyn
Airbnb has reached a big milestone amid a massive slowdown in the travel and tourism sector during the pandemic — its shares more than doubled in their debut on Thursday.
Morocco Agrees To Join Trump Administration's Abraham Accords
by Michele Kelemen
President Trump says Morocco has agreed to be the latest Arab country to normalize relations with Israel. However, the deal includes a U.S. endorsement of Morocco's claim to a disputed territory.
Coronavirus Victims: Kentucky Doctor Mohammed Jawed
Mohammed Jawed was a doctor in Corbin, Ky. His daughters remember him as a gentle, selfless man who helped COVID-19 patients, before succumbing to the disease himself.