House Democrats are bringing back paid leave in their spending bill
The legislation that House Democrats are working on includes a four-week paid leave program.
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Why Republicans did well in the Virginia and New Jersey elections
There were major shifts in key counties in both states and with key voting groups in Virginia, according to exit polls. Here's what the numbers tell us about where GOP support came from.
The latest on the race for governor in New Jersey
The race for governor in New Jersey between incumbent Phil Murphy, a Democrat, and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is neck-and-neck despite pre-election polls predicting a double-digit lead for Murphy.
Major embassies are without ambassadors, as Republicans block Biden's picks
Republicans have been blocking many of President Biden's diplomatic nominations, leaving major embassies without ambassadors.
Rental aid has been slow getting to those who need it. Outreach programs could help
States continue to struggle getting rental assistance to those facing eviction. The money is there, but it's not getting distributed. One Oregon county has hired navigators to help get the money out.
Lead U.S. negotiator at Paris summit on what's next for 2021 climate talks
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Todd Stern, who served as a chief climate negotiator for the Obama Administration, about what to expect as this year's climate negotiations get underway in Glasgow.
Michelle Wu makes history as 1st woman and person of color elected as Boston's mayor
Michelle Wu will be the next mayor of Boston, Mass. It's the first time the city had elected a mayor who is not a white man. She has promised universal preschool and a city-wide Green New Deal.
The push to regulate cryptocurrency could cause friction in Congress
As the popularity of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin explode, the Biden administration is laying the groundwork for heavier regulation, and that could spark a big fight in Congress.
Supreme Court appears skeptical of New York's restrictive gun-control law
It's the first major gun case at the court since 2008 when the court ruled that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms grants individuals the right to keep a gun at home for self-defense.
What happened in last night's elections — and what it means for Democrats
Democrats are trying to figure out what lies ahead after election setbacks, like a big loss in Virginia and a shockingly close governor race in New Jersey.