In Wake Of Colonial Attack, Pipelines Now Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches
The action, the first of several planned steps by the federal government, follows the ransomware hack of the Colonial Pipeline.
Politics
What Prompted Biden To Order A Deeper Look Into COVID-19's Origin?
President Biden has asked for a 90-day investigation into how the COVID-19 pandemic started, and whether it's possible that the virus leaked, either accidentally or on purpose, from a lab in China.
Majority Of Senate Republicans Remain Opposed To Insurrection Probe
Senate Republicans are expected to filibuster a bipartisan bill to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden Asks U.S. Intel To Push For Stronger Conclusions On The Coronavirus' Origins
The U.S. intelligence community is investigating the potential origins of the coronavirus, including the possibility that it emerged as a result of a lab accident in Wuhan, China.
What Russia Stands To Gain By Backing Belarus
After some European countries blocked access to Belarusian airlines after officials arrested an opposition journalist on a commercial flight, NPR asks an expert about Putin's support for Belarus.
Texans May Soon Be Allowed To Carry Handguns Without Training Or A Background Check
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, says he'll sign a bill removing one of his state's last big gun restrictions. The measure would allow residents to carry handguns without training or a background check.
U.S. Officials Press For Deeper Coronavirus Origins Investigation
Leading U.S. officials have renewed calls for a deeper investigation into the origins of the coronavirus outbreak.
Why A '9/11 Commission' Is Popular But May Not Happen For The Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Republicans are resisting the formation of an independent commission to look into the Jan. 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol. A key exchange from the 9/11 Commission investigation helps explain why.
Karine Jean-Pierre Is The 1st Black Woman In Decades To Brief White House Press
Karine Jean-Pierre is the first Black spokeswoman to take questions from the White House podium since the 1990s.
Europe Wants Social Media Giants To Do More To Stop Disinformation
The executive branch of the European Union is asking Facebook, Google, Twitter and others to provide details on how they are responding to disinformation on their platforms.