U.S. Faces 'A Child Care Emergency,' Biden Says In Unveiling $775 Billion Plan
Joe Biden's latest policy proposal would aim to make both child care and elder care more accessible and affordable.
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Seeking Suburban Votes, Trump Targets Rule To Combat Racial Bias In Housing
The president has been talking a lot about suburbs lately, in particular about an Obama-era rule to limit housing discrimination. It appears to be a fear-based tactic to win swing voters.
With No Final Say, Trump Wants To Change Who Counts For Dividing Up Congress' Seats
The president is calling for unauthorized immigrants to be excluded from census numbers used to divide seats in Congress. The Constitution says the count must include every person living in the U.S.
Tammy Duckworth's Stock Rises As A Possible VP Choice After High-Profile Weeks
The Illinois senator and Iraq War veteran, who's on Joe Biden's shortlist for running mates, has drawn new attention after spats with President Trump's administration and his allies.
When Can Kids Go Back To School? Leaders Say 'As Soon As It's Safe'
Superintendents across the country say they're eager to get kids back in schools — safely. In communities with coronavirus cases soaring, some leaders say remote learning is the only safe option.
Kanye West Tweets, Then Deletes, Claims Of His Family's Concern — And More
West has announced he's running for president. Following an apparent campaign rally on Sunday, the rapper said in a string of now-deleted tweets that his wife was trying to "lock me up with a doctor."
Trump Campaign Aims Debate Over Police Funding At Suburban Voters
The Trump campaign is making urgent appeals to suburban voters. The turf is where Democrats made big gains in 2018, with racial and political diversity growing in recent years.
Another Problem On The Health Horizon: Medicare Is Running Out Of Money
With millions of people out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, fewer payroll taxes are coming in to help keep Medicare's trust fund intact.
Trump Threatens To Deploy Federal Law Enforcement To Chicago
NPR's David Greene talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt about the possibility of 150 Department of Homeland Security agents being sent to Chicago by President Trump to tamp down violence.
Restaurants' 'Existential Crisis'
Restaurants are getting squeezed. How many will survive? And what should we do about it?