Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Abortion Ban
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Texas law clashes with Supreme Court precedent and could be a model for how states could put other constitutional rights in jeopardy.
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Podcast Host On Escaping Nigeria's Twitter Ban
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with podcast host Chika Uwazie about leaving Nigeria due to a political atmosphere which set off a social media crackdown, threats and economic consequences.
Biden Dangles New Federal Funds For Schools That Defy Mask Mandate Bans
On Thursday, the president announced a series of actions to encourage K-12 schools to mandate masks for all and require vaccines for employees.
Biden Withdraws His Nominee To Lead The ATF
The White House has pulled David Chipman's nomination to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, dealing a blow to the president's effort to address gun violence.
Pakistan And The Taliban's Relationship Spans Decades. Here's What It Looks Like Now
Pakistan has long been seen as backing the Taliban in defiance of the rest of the world. But now that they have seized control of Afghanistan, that relationship could change.
How Security Measures In Washington, D.C., Have Changed Since 9/11
After 9/11, security measures on the streets of Washington, D.C., ramped up. Now dialed down, the way Americans access their government changed — and new threats show this security may not be enough.
How Mourning Has Been Different For Each Of These 9/11 Families
Loved ones of people lost on United Airlines Flight 93 share how they struggled with grief, embraced it and discovered new depths of mourning over 20 years.
Trump Loyalists Push Back As Biden Ousts Them From Military Academy Boards
Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer and other former Trump administration officials slammed President Biden for asking them to leave their board positions or else face termination.
Sen. Klobuchar Says She Was Treated For Breast Cancer Earlier This Year
Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar was diagnosed in the winter and finished a round of radiation in May.
9/11 Anniversary Will Be The Latest Instance When Biden Has Given A Voice To Grief
Putting words to the pain of loss has become a recurring theme of Joe Biden's presidency. There may, however, be limits to Biden's empathy and how it is received.