The Supreme Court hands DOGE a victory in accessing Social Security information
The Supreme Court has handed DOGE at least a temporary victory. The team can keep accessing information collected by the Social Security Administration, including medical and mental health records.
Why More White Voters May Not Support Trump In 2020
President Trump may be losing his lock on white voters, who were critical to his 2016 win. NPR discusses why more white voters are supporting Joe Biden and what it means for Trump's reelection bid.
'Knockout': A Memoir About A Journey From Self-Hate To Self-Love
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mia Kang, author of Knockout, about her history of body issues, modeling and the transition to Muay Thai fighter.
Makur Maker Wants Top-Tier Black Players To Go To Historically Black Colleges
Five-star basketball recruit Makur Maker chose Howard University. NPR's Tonya Mosley talks about the significance of this choice with Kenny Blakeney, soon to be Maker's new head coach.
Streaming Service Quibi To Shut Down
Streaming service Quibi, featuring original shows with episodes of 10 minutes or less, will shut down 6 months after it launched. NPR discusses why it's the first big casualty of the streaming wars.
What Might The Supreme Court Look Like In The Future?
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Samuel Moyn, a law and history professor at Yale University, about potential court reforms some progressives support.
Wisconsin Opens A Field Hospital At State Fair Grounds As Coronavirus Cases Spike
In Wisconsin, rising coronavirus cases are putting pressure on hospitals. As a result, the state has opened a field hospital at the State Fair Grounds to help handle the overflow.
Group Of Independent Experts To Advise FDA On Coronavirus Vaccine Approval
An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration will hear the agency's plans for approving a coronavirus vaccine and provide advice for modifying them if necessary.
What To Expect From The Final Presidential Debate
President Trump and Joe Biden are set to meet Thursday for their second and final debate. With 12 days until the election, it's perhaps the last opportunity for the campaigns to change course.
Former DHS Official On Iranian And Russian Interference With The Election
Streaming service Quibi, featuring original shows with episodes of 10 minutes or less, will shut down six months after it launched. NPR discusses why it's the first big casualty of the streaming wars.
U.S. Government Says Iran And Russia Try To Affect Public Opinion On The Election
On Wednesday, the government reported foreign actions, taken to affect public opinion related to U.S. elections. It comes after voters in Alaska and Florida reported receiving threatening emails.
CDC Expands Definition Of Being At Increased Risk Of Having Caught The Coronavirus
Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a "close contact" as spending a total of 15 minutes within 6 feet of an infected person over a 24-hour period.