Republican Rep. Nancy Mace discusses Trump's response to immigration protests
NPR speaks with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina about her bill to defund "lawless cities" and about President Trump's deployment of troops following protests against immigration raids.
9-Year-Old Boy Is Named Highest-Earning YouTube Star Of 2020
According to Forbes, Ryan Kaji earned nearly $30 million from his channel, which boasts over 40 million subscribers. Kaji's channel includes video reviews of new toys and home science experiments.
At 3 Top Universities, Black Student Body Presidents Make History
There's a new set of student leaders at some of the country's top universities. And these trailblazers are working to ensure that the quest for racial justice, diversity and inclusion continues.
News Brief: Trump Pardons, Defense Bill Veto, Brexit Negotiators
President Trump grants another round of pardons. Congress will try to override the president's veto of the defense bill. Brexit negotiators have been working overtime to reach a trade deal by Dec. 31.
New York Couple Finds Bootlegger's 100-Year-Old Stash
Bootleggers were rumored to have used the house, built in 1915, during Prohibition. Under the floorboards was stash of about 100 bottles with labels that read: "Old Smuggler" whiskey of Scotland.
It's Hoped Relief Bill Will Prevent Nightmarish Wave Of Evictions
The coronavirus relief package passed by Congress on Monday provides $25 billion in rental assistance to tenants at risk of eviction. Will it arrive in time to prevent mass evictions this winter?
Pfizer, BioNTech Reach Deal To Supply U.S. With More Vaccine Doses
The drugmakers will add an additional 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to the number that they are already supplying the government. They expect to deliver all the doses by July 31.
Trump Slams Massive COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed By Congress
Trump blasted money appropriated for foreign aid, environmental programs and cultural institutions, calling them "wasteful." His criticism may not actually stop the bill from moving forward.
California Secretary Of State Alex Padilla To Replace Harris In U.S. Senate
Gov. Gavin Newsom has named his pick to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the Senate. Alex Padilla, California's secretary of state, will become the state's first Latino senator.
President Trump Pushes The Boundaries Of His Pardon Power
Trump granted clemency to 20 people. That includes three former GOP congressmen, two people prosecuted in the Russia probe and four contractors involved in a deadly incident in Iraq.
Teacher Gets Students' Attention With Fart Noise Prank
Emma Ginder was teaching on Zoom when her class heard what sounded like her passing gas. She admitted playing a fart sound to lighten the mood, apologizing for having the maturity of a young boy.
Sen. Coons Says He's Speechless Over Trump's Criticism Of Relief Bill
President Trump took to social media to complain about the pandemic relief bill. NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about his critique, and what could happen next.