Politics

Biden Administration Reviews Its Overall Approach To Russia

6:05am February 03, 2021

by Michele Kelemen

There's been widespread condemnation of the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, but there are only limited options for the U.S. to try to influence Russia's internal repression.

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The new measure signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday bans an old law that resulted in decades of discrimination by police against women of color and people who are transgender.

New York Repeals 'Walking While Trans' Law

2:45am February 03, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The anti-loitering law, passed in 1976, resulted in decades of discrimination by law enforcement against women of color and people who are transgender, critics say.

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Here Are The Immigration Actions President Biden Plans To Sign

1:06am February 03, 2021

President Biden has been working to unwind many of the executive actions taken by former President Donald Trump. But the administration has warned that the changes will take time.

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Attorney Lin Wood speaks during a rally in Dec. 2020 in Alpharetta, Ga.

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Pro-Trump Election Conspiracist Lin Wood Under Investigation For Illegal Voting

9:44pm February 02, 2021

by Stephen Fowler

The Georgia secretary of state's office is looking into allegations that Wood may have illegally voted in the November general election.

Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds her weekly news conference on Jan. 28.

Politics & Government

Nancy Pelosi Calls for '9/11-Type Commission' To Address Capitol Security

7:20pm February 02, 2021

by Alana Wise

The House speaker has called for additional security measures to be taken following the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.

Robert Grenier says domestic extremists should be treated as an insurgency.

Former CIA Officer: Treat Domestic Extremism As An Insurgency

5:58pm February 02, 2021

by Mary Louise Kelly

Robert Grenier oversaw CIA's counterterrorism operations from 2004 to 2006. He argues that counterinsurgency tactics used overseas are needed to fight extremists such as those who stormed the Capitol.

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Fareed Zakaria On How The Coup In Myanmar Will Test President Biden

5:58pm February 02, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post columnist and CNN host of GPS Fareed Zakaria about how the coup in Myanmar presents a test for President Biden.

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Rep. Cori Bush On Her Progressive Priorities For Congress

5:58pm February 02, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., about her progressive priorities for Congress, the impeachment trial and the challenges she anticipates for advancing her priorities.

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Senate Confirms Alejandro Mayorkas, First Immigrant And First Latino To Lead DHS

5:58pm February 02, 2021

by Joel Rose

The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas today, putting the first immigrant and first Latino in charge of the Department of Homeland Security — and in charge of President Biden's immigration agenda.

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Trump's Impeachment Trial Is A Test For The Future Of The Republican Party

4:17pm February 02, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

NPR looks at how the upcoming tests for the Republican Party — the Senate impeachment trial and how House Republicans address its divisions — will test if the GOP is ready to divorce Trumpism.

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