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Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.
The Implications Of The House Intelligence Committee Sticking To Party Lines
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Jeremy Bash, former chief Democratic counsel for the House Intelligence Committee. He talks about the implications for how the committee is separating themselves along party lines.
Rachel Brand, Third In Command At The Justice Department, Is Leaving Her Post
by Carrie Johnson
Her departure is notable as she would be in line to replace Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who is supervising the special counsel probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
After Passing Budget Deal, Congress Turns To Immigration Without A Clear Plan
by Kelsey Snell
Now that Congress has passed a two-year budget deal they will move ahead on immigration legislation, but it's not clear what kind of plan could pass. Many Republicans also remain sore over an increase in deficit spending.
Concerns Rise As Missouri's Legislature Is Struggling To Fund Basic Services
by Jason Rosenbaum
In Missouri, the state's embattled governor and GOP legislature are struggling to fund basic services, such as roads, higher education institutions, and health care for disabled. Even some Republicans are worried that the state is following a path that Kansas took earlier in the decade, when the GOP starkly cut taxes — and later had to raise them.
Despite Tumultuous Stock Market, Some Economists Say Inflation Threat Is Exaggerated
by Jim Zarroli
The economic expansion has come with high corporate profits, but barely any wage growth. Now, markets are in a tizzy over a a recent bump up in wages. But Germany has an even tighter job market without higher inflation, and one measure of job market tightness — the number of people who quit jobs to take new ones — remains low.
Bipartisan Budget Agreement Spends Too Much Money For Most Conservative Republicans
The federal government reopened after a brief government shutdown and fallout continues over the dismissal of former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter. NPR's Ari Shapiro is joined by Jonathan Capehart of The Washington Post, and Erick Erickson, of The Resurgent blog, to discuss the shutdown, Porter and more of this week's top political stories.
Agency Conducting Government Background Checks Has Backlog Of 700,000
by Brian Naylor
Thousands of jobs with the government dealing with national security and other sensitive issues require applicants to get a background check or security clearance. But the agency conducting the checks has a backlog of some 700,000 applications. Members of Congress say this poses a serious national security risk.
Why Men Remain In High Power Positions Despite Claims Of Abuse
After the reports that some officials in the White House knew about abuse allegations against Rob Porter months before he resigned from his role as staff secretary, author Leslie Morgan Steiner penned an op-ed in The Washington Post about the problems with domestic violence victims not being taken seriously. Steiner shares with NPR's Ari Shapiro her own experience with domestic abuse.
California Lawmaker, Outspoken Leader Of #MeToo Movement, Accused Of Sexual Harassment
by Ben Adler
When the #MeToo movement sparked nearly 150 women around the California state capitol to sign a letter declaring, "We Said Enough," Cristina Garcia added her's. Now, she's been accused of harassment.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's Profile Is Rising Even With Added Pressure
by Scott Detrow
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made a marathon speech on the floor this week to protest a lack of action on immigration. It highlighted the limits of her power, though she remains a potent force for Republicans to rally against.
Denmark's Tech Ambassador Is A World First And Isn't Tied To A Country
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Denmark's first tech ambassador, Casper Klynge. Denmark has decided to elevate technological diplomacy to a priority in its foreign and security policy.
Why Printers Still Fail, Despite Advances In Technology
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Joshua Rothman of The New Yorker about his story "Why Paper Jams Persist" that discusses the limits of technology.