Secretary Marco Rubio clashes with Democrats in the committee where he once served
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democrats in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He defended big cuts and the Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID.
Coronavirus Update: Government Reaction To Latest Surges Across The U.S.
The White House coronavirus task force briefed reporters on Thursday for the first time in months as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to avoid travel.
Man In Charge Of Coronavirus Testing In The U.S. On Why There Are Still Shortages
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Adm. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services, about coronavirus testing and vaccine distribution.
'Louder Than A Riot' Podcast Finds Evidence Rapper Mac Might Be Innocent
Rapper McKinley "Mac" Phipps was sentenced to 30 years for allegedly killing a fan at one of his shows. NPR podcast Louder Than a Riot explores new evidence that Mac is likely innocent.
What Activists In Georgia Are Doing To Turn Out The Vote In Runoff Elections
Georgia's runoff elections will determine which political party controls the U.S. Senate. New voters can participate if they register by Dec. 7, so activists are now trying to turn out the vote.
Americans Reconsider Thanksgiving Travel Plans As Coronavirus Surges
A spike in coronavirus cases has many people rethinking Thanksgiving travel plans. After air travel ticked up last month, bookings are now down. It seems like fewer people will hit the road, too.
Some Working Parents Could Lose Money Set Aside For Child Care Expenses
For many families, 2020 ended up being a year with fewer child care expenses. Now parents with unspent funds in their dependent care flexible spending accounts are trying to figure out what to do.
U.S. Surpasses 250,000 COVID-19 Deaths
The United States has surpassed 250,000 deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Effects Of Leadership Vacuum In Trump Administration On The U.S.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Garrett Graff, director of the Aspen Institute's cybersecurity program, about the effects of the leadership vacuum in several federal agencies.
FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max To Return To The Skies
The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing Boeing's 737 Max to fly again. The plane has been grounded for 20 months following two fatal crashes blamed on a faulty flight control system.
United Nations Sounds The Alarm On Humanitarian Crisis In Ethiopia
The conflict in Ethiopia has prompted aid groups to sound the alarm on a deteriorating humanitarian situation as tens of thousands of Ethiopian refugees flee the fighting into neighboring Sudan.