Biden To Announce $4 Billion For Global COVID-19 Vaccine Effort
The cash infusion will go to support the COVAX program, co-run by the World Health Organization, to distribute vaccines to low- and middle-income countries.
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Democrats Unveil Sweeping Immigration Bill
The legislation includes setting up a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, but its fate in Congress, which has rejected such measures for the past two decades, is uncertain.
Major Players In GameStop Stock Saga Appear Before House Committee
The GameStop trading saga landed on Capitol Hill today with a House hearing that touched on short selling and restrictions on trading during the middle of the frenzy.
Sen. Menendez Explains Congressional Democrats' New Immigration Bill
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., about details of a new comprehensive immigration bill.
Biden To Speak To National Security And Military Leaders At Munich Conference
President Biden is set to give his first address to a foreign — yet familiar — audience at the virtual Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Brothers Who Expected To Die In Pennsylvania Prison Now Free After Clemency
The Evans brothers are now home in Philadelphia after decades in prison. Convicted of second degree murder, they had few options for release in Pennsylvania under current law.
George Will: McConnell Can Begin To Shrink Trump's GOP Influence
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Washington Post columnist George Will about the future of the Republican Party, which pits Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell against former President Donald Trump.
Conservatives Weigh In On The Death Of Rush Limbaugh
Conservative leaders say Rush Limbaugh had a powerful and lasting impact on the Republican Party base, but some conservatives say his legacy of misinformation and racism was bad for the country.
Murkowski, Who Voted Against Trump, Will Likely Survive Primary Challenge
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only GOP senator to vote to convict ex-President Trump who will face voters in 2022. But her state's new primary system likely means she'll be in less danger.
Winter Storm Leaves Many In Texas Without Power And Water
Nearly 3 million Texas electricity customers are enduring extreme cold and some cities say tap water must be boiled. One utility says its repair crews have been harassed by angry residents.