White House Economist Says Investments In Families Is Long Overdue
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Heather Boushey, an economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisers, about President Biden's American Families Plan.
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What President Biden Is Pitching In His Address To Congress
President Biden delivers a joint address to Congress tonight. The speech will be without the usual fanfare that accompanies such events.
Elizabeth City Mayor Urges Calm After Judge Rules Not To Release Bodycam Footage
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Elizabeth City, N.C. Mayor Bettie Parker, who declared a state of emergency in her city ahead of the release of bodycam video to the family of Andrew Brown Jr.
Federal Investigators Search Rudy Giuliani's Apartment Over Ukraine Ties
The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
U.S. Unconditional Withdrawal Rattles Afghanistan's Shaky Peace Talks
A U.S.-backed conference with the Taliban and Afghan government was derailed, raising doubts about progress toward a negotiated settlement to end decades of war in Afghanistan.
At Biden's 100-Day Mark, Republicans Attempt To Paint His Policies As Far Left
GOP lawmakers say Biden campaigned as a moderate who vowed to reach across the aisle. But during his first 100 days in office they say he prioritized a progressive agenda over a bipartisan one.
Biden's Joint Address To Congress Will Have Smaller Crowds, Less Fanfare
The event will be unlike any other modern presidential speech before lawmakers thanks to pandemic restrictions and security requirements put in place after the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Here's What You Need To Know Ahead Of Biden's Address To A Joint Session Of Congress
Wednesday's speech will be familiar and unique all at once. The president will still enter down the aisle of the House chamber. But he will also be addressing a masked, socially distanced audience.
Biden Will Unveil Plan Intended To Make U.S. Economy More Fair
The president is set to address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, a speech that takes stock of what he's done in his first 100 days in office, and a look ahead to what he hopes to do next.
Senators Say Congress Should Act To Reduce Sexual Assault In The Military
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York about the reforms she's proposing with GOP Sen. Joni Ernst about the way the military justice system handles sexual assault.