Trump Will Not Testify In Senate Impeachment Trial, Adviser Says
The former president is accused of having incited a mob of his supporters on Jan. 6, leading to the insurrection at the Capitol.
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Biden Visits State Department, Discusses Envoy For Yemen
President Biden visited the State Department on Thursday. He announced a new envoy for Yemen and attempted to boost morale for the department and show support for Secretary Antony Blinken.
Inside State Republicans' Fight To Make It More Difficult To Vote
After record voter turnout and false claims by former President Donald Trump of voter fraud, some GOP state lawmakers are proposing new laws that would make it more difficult to cast a ballot.
With Local News Struggling, The NextDoor App Is Shaping Local Politics
As local newspapers struggle, NextDoor is rising as a new hub for information. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Will Oremus of OneZero at Medium about the app's role in shaping local politics.
House To Vote On Removing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene From 2 Key Committees
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy did not take the robust action Democrats and some Republicans were calling for, so the whole chamber will take up a resolution on her racist and inflammatory comments.
Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty
The president wants to expand the federal child tax credit for lower-income households. "In one fell swoop, it'll essentially lower the child poverty rate by more than 40%," says analyst Chuck Marr.
Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Millions Out Of Poverty
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Chuck Marr, director of federal tax policy at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, about the Biden administration's proposal to expand the child tax credit.
In 1st Foreign Policy Address, Biden Looks To Move Beyond Trump's 'America First'
President Biden's remarks Thursday come as Russia has detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the Myanmar military staged a coup.
Biden Administration Resurrects Office To Help Women 'At The Breaking Point'
President Biden pledged that equal pay, paid family leave and affordable child care will be at the forefront of his administration's work. He's creating a Gender Policy Council to take these on.
In Historic Vice Presidency, Harris Starts Off With A Traditional Approach
With intense scrutiny over her barrier-breaking new position, Vice President Harris is sticking to low-key public appearances, advising President Biden behind the scenes and supporting his agenda.