Biden Signs New Ethics Rules In First Days As President
NPR's Noel King speaks to former White House ethics czar Norm Eisen about Biden's tough new ethics rules for his administration.
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'Why Nations Fail' Authors On What The Capitol Riot Means For The Future Of The U.S.
Planet Money talks with the authors of Why Nations Fail about whether the Capitol insurrection is a sign our nation is failing, and, if so, if there's anything we can do about it.
Democratic Senators File Ethics Complaint Against Cruz, Hawley After Capitol Riot
Seven Democratic senators have formally filed a complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate GOP Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Biden's Plans To Reopen Schools In His First 100 Days
Biden has made reopening most K-12 schools a major priority for his first 100 days and he's signed a flurry of executive orders indicating a much stronger role in federal leadership to do that safely.
6 Numbers That Show President Biden's Greatest Challenges
President Biden is calling for unity to address several current crises, but that will prove difficult in a country as divided as ever.
Senate Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Cruz, Hawley After Capitol Riot
The chamber has the power to expel or censure members for their conduct, though it's a rare occurrence. Only 24 have received such sanctions since 1780.
'Damn Refreshing': Mayor Pete Gets Friendly Reception At Senate Hearing
Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg made the case for climate action and infrastructure investments at his confirmation hearing. Most senators reacted warmly.
Trump Ally At Voice of America Replaced By News Executive He Recently Demoted
The Biden White House has named Yolanda Lopez acting director of the Voice of America. She was demoted last week after a VOA reporter asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unwelcome questions.
At The National Prayer Service, A Plea To Avoid 'Simplistic Calls For Unity'
Speakers at the service see a "new America" and embrace a range of progressive causes. "The only way to establish domestic tranquility is to establish justice," the Rev. William Barber II says.
After Sparring With Trump, Fauci Says Biden Administration Feels 'Liberating'
Dr. Anthony Fauci and former President Trump butted heads, leading to a public rift between the pair. Fauci says he now feels free to "let the science speak."