Politics

The U.S. Border Immigration Problem

8:01am February 28, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Doris Meissner of the Migration Policy Institute on the challenges the U.S. has implementing a border policy that is humane, but discourages illegal immigration.

Lawmakers and journalists are among those calling for penalties against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the 2018 killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi after a U.S. intelligence report finding the crown prince had approved the ope

Report On Khashoggi Killing Prompts Calls For Penalties Against Crown Prince

9:38pm February 27, 2021

by Jason Slotkin

Lawmakers and journalists are calling on President Biden to punish Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after a report found he had approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 40th Annual Black History Month virtual celebration, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Feb. 27, 2021.

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At Black History Event, Harris Champions COVID-19 Bill For Its Aid To Black Americans

5:48pm February 27, 2021

by Jason Slotkin

The vice president touted how President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package would benefit Black Americans hit disproportionately hard by the coronavirus.

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Democratic Strategists Talk Ongoing Fight To Raise Minimum Wage

5:28pm February 27, 2021

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Maria Cardona and David Sirota about the divide in the party over how to pursue a federal minimum wage increase.

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The Senate Democratic caucus will need support from all 50 of its members to deliver on the Biden administration's first major legislative priority.

House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Plan; Biden Calls For 'Quick Action' From Senate

12:34pm February 27, 2021

by Chloee Weiner

The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate.

Report Tying Saudi Crown Prince To Jamal Khashoggi Killing Tests U.S. Alliance

8:00am February 27, 2021

By releasing intelligence tying Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden is toughening U.S. posture toward the kingdom.

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Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State

8:00am February 27, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making the global rounds virtually, with Canada and Mexico as his first stops.

Week In Politics: House Approves $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package

8:00am February 27, 2021

by Ron Elving

The Saudi crown prince may escape punishment for his order to kill a columnist. A pandemic relief package is moving through Congress. Donald Trump remains popular with conservative activists.

'Amend' Brings History Of The 14th Amendment To Life

8:00am February 27, 2021

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Larry Wilmore about his new Netflix docu-series, Amend: The Fight for America," about the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

A Capitol Police officer holds a program as people pay their respects at the remains officer Brian Sicknick, who died after defending the Capitol against the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Politics & Government

FBI Singles Out Person Seen On Video Spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

9:54pm February 26, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

Sicknick was injured while fending off the mob of Trump supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. He died the following evening from his injuries.