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.
Why Corporate Jargon Never Seems To Go Away
Corporate gobbledygook is widely ridiculed. But it's pervasive in the American workplace and never goes away. There's new research into who uses jargon and why.
Trump Tweets That He Fired Top Cybersecurity Official Christopher Krebs
In a couple of tweets, President Trump announced that he has fired Christopher Krebs, head of the agency in the Department of Homeland Security that oversees election security.
Lack Of Communication Between States And Native Tribes Hinders Contact Tracing
Many Native Americans don't live on reservations but frequently visit families there. When Native people test positive for the coronavirus, that information is rarely communicated back to the tribes.
Federal Bankruptcy Judge Approves Purdue Pharma's Settlement With Justice Department
A federal judge has approved an $8 billion civil and criminal settlement between Purdue Pharma and the Justice Department linked to the company's marketing of various opioid medications.
Senate Fails To Approve Judy Shelton's Nomination To Federal Reserve Board
Judy Shelton, the controversial nominee to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, failed to advance for a vote in the Senate, delivering Republicans and the Trump administration a major setback.
Biden Names People To Top Positions On His Staff
President-elect Joe Biden has named several members of his White House senior staff as the transition efforts for the new administration continue.
Peru Sees 3 Presidents In The Span Of A Week
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with investigative journalist Paola Ugaz about the political situation in Peru, which has now seen three presidents in the span of one week.
Coronavirus Outbreak Among Minnesota GOP Deepens Tensions About State's Case Surge
Finger-pointing and frustration continue at the Minnesota state Capitol after a coronavirus outbreak among Republican lawmakers and their staff. Democrats are demanding more transparency.
States Start Taking Significant Steps To Fight Pandemic As Cases Surge
As the U.S. enters the most challenging phase of the pandemic to date, states are reimposing different kinds of mitigation measures. This time around, experts are offering a wider range of solutions.
As Mexico Surpasses 1 Million Coronavirus Cases, Government Tries To Secure Vaccine
Mexico's government is moving swiftly to secure coronavirus vaccines after President Andrés Manuel López Obrador failed to enforce lockdowns and cushion the economic effects of the pandemic.