Special Coverage Of Biden's Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
President Biden will make his first address in front of a joint session of Congress on Wednesday — one day ahead of his 100th day in office.
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'Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President': Women Make History At Biden's Joint Address
In a historic first, Biden delivered his joint address to Congress flanked by two women: Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Lawmakers Invite Virtual Guests To Watch Biden's Joint Address From Afar, Too
Many Democratic lawmakers are continuing the tradition of inviting guests to the address. But with in-person attendees limited by the pandemic, they'll be watching remotely like almost everyone else.
ACLU Calls On DHS To Close ICE Detention Centers, Citing High Cost Of Empty Beds
The ACLU wants the Biden administration to close dozens of immigration detention facilities, citing the historically low number of immigrants in detention and the high cost of paying for empty beds.
How To Listen To Live Coverage From NPR
NPR will carry live President Biden's first address to Congress. Listen on the NPR One app, NPR.org or your local station.
Palestinian President May Postpone Election
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called long overdue elections to unite Palestinians and renew his legitimacy internationally. But he faces challengers from his own party and may postpone the vote.
Senate Votes To Restore Regulations On Climate-Warming Methane Emissions
The Trump administration rolled back the regulations last year, a move that was so controversial even some oil companies opposed it. Methane is an even more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.
The Trajectory Of The Pandemic, 100 Days Into Biden's Administration
Combating the coronavirus pandemic has been job one for the Biden administration's first 100 days. Here's a quick look back at cases, deaths and vaccinations over that time.
White House Proposes $1.8 Trillion Plan For Children And Families
The American Families Plan would expand free public education and make child care more affordable. The White House wants to pay for the measure by raising taxes on the country's richest.
Federal Investigators Search Rudy Giuliani's Manhattan Apartment
Federal investigators in Manhattan executed a search warrant on Rudy Giuliani's apartment as part of a probe into the former New York City mayor's activities involving Ukraine, his attorney told NPR.