Politics

After the hearing, Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Kat Cammack, each with a drastically different opinion on abortion rights, embraced.

For The 1st Time, Cori Bush Testifies About Getting An Abortion When She Was A Teen

8:19pm September 30, 2021

In a House hearing Thursday, the Missouri congresswoman shared for the first time publicly her personal story of her sexual assault and subsequent abortion as a teenager.

Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another. Both the House and Senate approved legislation Thursday that would fund the federal government through Dec. 3.

Politics & Government

Biden Signs Funding Bill, Avoiding A Shutdown, But Other Standoffs Persist

7:37pm September 30, 2021

by Kelsey Snell

The short-term spending bill avoids a partial government shutdown, but other major issues, such as suspending the debt limit, remain unresolved.

The founder and CEO of Tusk Holdings, Bradley Tusk, speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016 in San Francisco. On Thursday, he announced a $10 million grant for internet voting development.

Politics & Government

The Push For Internet Voting Continues, Mostly Thanks To One Guy

5:59pm September 30, 2021

by Miles Parks

Bradley Tusk, a venture capitalist and former political operative, announced a new $10 million grant for internet voting development on Thursday.

Tunisia's New Prime Minister Is The First Woman To Hold The Role In An Arab Country

5:00pm September 30, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

Facing criticism after recent steps threatening Tunisia's young democracy, the country's president has named a new prime minister — the first woman to hold that position in an Arab country.

Why Texas' Draft Map Of Congressional Districts Is Rankling Many Black, Latino Voters

5:00pm September 30, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michael Li, senior counsel at the Brennan Center, and James Barragán, reporter at The Texas Tribune, about the redistricting process in Texas and around the country.

Jon Stewart Takes On Serious Problems With Humor In New Show

5:00pm September 30, 2021

by Eric Deggans

Jon Stewart begins a new show which will examine a particular problem from many different sides. His biggest challenge may be transcending the long shadow cast by his turn as host of 'The Daily Show.'

Facebook's Own Research Says Its Apps Can Harm Mental Health. Senators Have Questions

5:00pm September 30, 2021

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz about the Senate hearing where Facebook answered questions on the impact its products have on young people's mental health.

President Biden campaigns for California Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month.

Politics & Government

They Voted For Trump And Then For Biden. Here's What These Swing Voters Think Now

1:42pm September 30, 2021

by Don Gonyea

In a pair of virtual focus groups, a picture emerged of disappointment with Biden — but no regrets that they helped send Trump packing after one term.

President Biden has seen his approval rating tick back up some after last month's low, with 45% now approving and 46% disapproving.

Politics & Government

Biden's Approval Rating Recovers Some From Last Month's Low, An NPR Poll Finds

12:00pm September 30, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

The latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey finds that 45% of U.S. adults approve of the job President Biden is doing, while 46% disapprove. That's a little better than his numbers last month.

Politics & Government

No One Wants The Government To Shut Down, Rep. Khanna Says

8:22am September 30, 2021

NPR's A Martínez talks with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about the various deadlines lawmakers face — including the midnight deadline to fund government operations.