Politics

Empty hallways outside the U.S. Senate chamber, where the body will consider major pieces of legislation that could allocate trillions of dollars for infrastructure and other priorities.

Politics & Government

As Biden Aims To Pass 2 Big Bills, Things Are About To Get Really Complicated

3:16pm August 05, 2021

by Ron Elving

Seemingly arcane exercises in the days and weeks ahead will in fact represent – and may even resolve — real conflicts over national issues of enormous importance.

As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the pandemic, prices have also been creeping up on everything from groceries to used cars. Inflation poses a political test for the Biden administration and the Democratic Party.

Inflation Is A Big Political Test For President Biden's Economic Agenda

11:20am August 05, 2021

by Asma Khalid

As the economy continues to recover, prices have been rising. Polls show many Americans are worried about inflation, and that could have ramifications for the Biden administration.

Looking Back On When President Reagan Fired The Air Traffic Controllers

6:40am August 05, 2021

Thursday marks 40 years since former President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. That dealt a serious blow to the American labor movement.

How The New Eviction Ban Affects Millions Of Renters And Landlords

6:12am August 05, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

COVID-19 has upended many people's lives. The latest federal eviction moratorium issued by the CDC is meant to last 60 days, and also give people better access to nearly $50 billion in aid.

Biden's COVID-19 Vaccine Policy For Federal Workers Raises Questions

5:36am August 05, 2021

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Federal Treasury Employees Union President Anthony Reardon about the challenges of implementing the Biden administration's new vaccine requirements for federal workers.

Sens. Rob Portman of Ohio and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona field reporters' questions last week as Sen. Susan Collins looks on during a news conference about the bipartisan infrastructure deal.

Politics & Government

Unapologetically Moderate, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema Says She's Focused On Results

5:52pm August 04, 2021

The senator from Arizona has been leading bipartisan talks on infrastructure. Asked about criticism from fellow Democrats she's compromising too much, Sinema said she's focused on getting things done.

Incoming Iranian President Is Expected To Make U.S.-Iran Relations Even Tougher

4:57pm August 04, 2021

by Peter Kenyon

U.S.-Iran relations are expected to get even tougher when a new Iranian president takes office Thursday. He's a former prosecutor expected to take a hard line inside and outside the country.

First Minister Of Scotland On The Pandemic And Scottish Independence

4:57pm August 04, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon about the pandemic and Scottish independence at the Aspen Security Forum.

New York State Lawmakers Prepare For Impeachment Proceedings Of Gov. Andrew Cuomo

4:57pm August 04, 2021

by Brian Mann

Democratic leaders in New York's state legislature say they'll move forward quickly with impeachment proceedings against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who faces allegations of criminal sexual harassment.

Missouri Housing Lawyer Reacts To New Eviction Moratorium

4:57pm August 04, 2021

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with housing attorney Lee Camp about the new eviction moratorium the CDC issued now that the previous moratorium has expired.