How Virginians Are Reacting To The Racial Controversies Consuming Their State
Residents of Richmond, Va., are struggling to grapple with the raft of scandals descending on their town.
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Former Energy Secretary Weighs In On Green New Deal Legislation
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ernest Moniz, president and CEO of Energy Futures Initiative, about the Green New Deal, and his goal of limiting global temperature increases to two degrees Celsius.
William Barr, Attorney General Nominee, Gets Nod From Key Senate Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to recommend that the full chamber confirm President Trump's choice to take over the leadership of the Justice Department.
Ocasio-Cortez To Unveil Ambitious Plan To Combat Climate Change
Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who is unveiling her signature policy proposal, the Green New Deal.
A Complicated Racial History Underpins Politics In Virginia
The controversies currently rocking Virginia politics are rooted in a historical legacy of racism that cannot be overcome overnight, says historian Gregg Kimball.
Political Scandals Envelop Virginia's Top Government Officials
Gov. Ralph Northam is being called on to resign after a racist photo surfaced. The two Democratic officials in line behind him to assume the governorship are both embroiled in scandals of their own.
Negotiators Try To Find A Border Deal That Trump Will Accept
Congressional negotiators are working to come up with a border security plan that the president will sign. Lawmakers are tied up over funding for Trump's long-promised wall along the southern border.
Democrats With Gubernatorial Experience May Launch Presidential Bids
While several Democratic senators embracing progressive platforms have announced intentions to run for president in 2020, several more moderate governors are waiting in the wings.
How Will Members Of Congress Respond To The New Green Deal?
How will Democrats and Republicans in Congress react to the signature proposal from the freshman congresswoman from New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Scandals Are Likely To Affect This Year's Elections In Virginia
David Greene talks to Virginia political analyst Kyle Kondik about how scandals involving the state's top Democrats will affect upcoming elections there and nationally. NPR's Sarah McCammon weighs in.