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Week in politics: COVID cases are once again on the decline

7:51am October 16, 2021

by Ron Elving

Coronavirus infections fall as more Americans get vaccinated, meanwhile a Congressional probe into the January 6th attack continues. Also: a new poll asks Americans what they think of big government.

Then-President Donald Trump appears in front of the U.S. Capitol in 2018. Some of his most loyal supporters want him to return to power in Washington as speaker of the House if the Republican Party wins back control next year.

Politics & Government

Just the idea of House Speaker Trump could be a dream or nightmare for each party

7:00am October 16, 2021

by Mara Liasson

Some of the former president's boosters are pushing for him to lead the House if Republicans win it back in 2022. Even if he's not really interested, just the notion may be an issue in the midterms.

Police stand in a line outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

A Capitol Police officer is accused of telling a Jan. 6 suspect to hide evidence

6:39pm October 15, 2021

by Tom Dreisbach

Federal prosecutors have accused a U.S. Capitol Police officer of obstruction of justice for allegedly encouraging a suspect in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to hide evidence of their participation.

How insights from 2020's election officials could help safeguard future elections

5:13pm October 15, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Matt Masterson, of the Stanford Internet Observatory. Masterson and his colleagues have compiled an oral history of the 2020 election from the view of election officials.

Katie Couric's ethics are questioned for concealing Justice Ginsburg's comments

5:13pm October 15, 2021

by David Folkenflik

Journalist Katie Couric admits that she decided not to report some comments by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, raising questions about Couric's track record when it comes to journalism ethics.

British lawmaker dies after being stabbed during meeting with constituents

4:37pm October 15, 2021

by Frank Langfitt

A member of parliament from Britain's ruling Conservative Party has died after being stabbed multiple times while he was meeting with local voters in his constituency.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., wants the $3.5 trillion spending package to be capped at $1.5 trillion.

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Democrats seek a middle ground on Biden's plans without gutting them

4:32pm October 15, 2021

by Kelsey Snell

Top Democrats are currently working behind the scenes to cut the cost of programs without undermining their policy goals.

A woman has one eye covered to protest against gender violence, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Women from the "Ni Una Menos" or "Not One Less" movement marched to protest what they say is the negligence of judges when it comes to ta

How #NiUnaMenos grew from the streets of Argentina into a regional women's movement

3:08pm October 15, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Ni Una Menos, or Not One Less, started out in Argentina as a slogan chanted by thousands protesting the murders of young women. It eventually spawned a women's rights movement across Latin America.

The U.S. will allow fully vaccinated international travelers to fly to the U.S. starting Nov. 8.

Vaccinated foreign travelers will be allowed into the U.S. starting Nov. 8

11:56am October 15, 2021

by Brian Naylor

The White House says airline travelers will have to show proof of vaccination as well as a negative COVID-19 test.

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January 6 committee to moves to hold Bannon in criminal contempt

7:23am October 15, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon could face charges of criminal contempt after he defied a congressional subpoena to sit for a deposition.