Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar discusses killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., about the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot a day after they had dinner together.
How Does The GOP Move Forward After Capitol Breach, Trump Presidency?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg about the Republican Party's future following the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and the congressional rift over election certification.
David Hasselhoff Is Selling His Personal 'Knight Rider' Car
The fictional car, known as K.I.T.T., Knight Industries Two Thousand, was a TV fantasy in the 1980s. Today, of course, some real-life cars can talk to you as well as drive themselves.
Did Minimizing Far-Right's Threat Lead To The Breach Of U.S. Capitol?
Five people died following the storming of the Capitol building, including a police officer. The attack renewed criticism over how officials are addressing the growing threat of far-right extremism.
News Brief: 25th Amendment, Far-Right Extremists, Unemployment Data
Some lawmakers want Trump removed from office early. Federal prosecutors say they'll pursue those involved in the U.S. Capitol breach. The Labor Department releases a snapshot of the jobless rate.
Inoculation Of 2nd Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Began This Week
It's now time for people in the U.S. who received the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine to start receiving the second dose. Orchestrating this two-shot vaccine is not as simple as it might seem.
Comparing Police Responses To Pro-Trump Mob, Racial Justice Protests
NPR's Steve Inkseep King talks to Eddie Glaude, chair of Princeton University's department of African American Studies, about the response to the Capitol breach and that of racial justice protests.
Rep. Mace Says She Did Her Job In Line With The Constitution
Freshman Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina speaks to NPR's Steve Inskeep about events at the U.S. Capitol including her vote to certify the election results.
Congress Certifies Election Results After Violent Mob Storms U.S. Capitol
Extremists, supporters of President Trump, breached the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented violent act. Early Thursday Congress certified President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris' victory.
Senate Leader McConnell Condemns GOP Objections To Election Results
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Scott Jennings, who worked for Sen. Mitch McConnell, about the outgoing majority leader, and the GOP's response to the mob that broke into the U.S. Capitol.
Democrats Gain Control Of Senate After Georgia Runoff Victories
Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock's wins in the Georgia Senate runoffs cements Democrats' control of the Senate for the next two years, but comes as polarization and political violence are on the rise.
U.S. Allies React To Breach Of U.S. Capitol By Pro-Trump Extremists
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists has shocked America's allies, and prompted denunciations. They've called it an assault on democracy, and urged a peaceful transfer of power.