Trump's massive spending bill & the GOP's priorities
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.
To Report Abuse, Or Not? Zoom Classes Create Dilemma For Teachers
During remote classes, teachers get to glimpse some students' lives. Sometimes they observe things they never knew about at school. It has some teachers considering whether they've witnessed abuse.
Child Marriages Are Up In The Pandemic. Here's How India Tries To Stop Them
Local sources say there's been a spike in child marriage during the pandemic. A key reason: By marrying off girls early, poor families have one less mouth to feed in desperate times.
Experts Warn That Election Uncertainty Could Fuel Political Violence
In the lead-up to the election, there were warnings about the wild card of armed militia-type groups. Analysts say potential vigilante violence remains a threat as the vote count continues.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin On Michigan Vote
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., about her reelection win and her thoughts on governing in a divided state and country.
U.S. Senate Candidates From Georgia To Face Runoff Election In January
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Democrat Raphael Warnock about advancing to a runoff in January against GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler after no candidate in Georgia secured 50% of the vote.
States Continue To Count Votes After Election Day
States continued ballot counting on Wednesday. A critical one is Pennsylvania, where election officials say they can't predict when they will finish.
Were The Polls Wrong? A Look At The Future Of The Polling Industry
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections, about the accuracy of polling numbers and where the polling industry moves from here.
Update On Balance Of Power On Capitol Hill
Democrats in the House and Senate failed to make the gains they signaled were within reach. Republicans in the Senate have the edge to keep their majority, and the GOP will make gains in the House.
Uber And Lyft To Continue Treating Drivers As Independent Contractors
California voters supported Proposition 22, which lets Uber and Lyft continue to treat their drivers in the state as independent contractors rather than employees entitled to benefits.