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Opinion: It's time to 'move our feet'
The shooting this week at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed 2 children won't the be last such incident. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the cycle of school shootings and their aftermaths.
Published on 17 hours ago
Texas advances bill allowing citizens to sue makers and distributors of abortion pills
Texas lawmakers are on track to pass one of the toughest laws aimed at reducing the use of abortion medication, one way people still have abortions in a state that has already banned them in clinics.
Published on 18 hours ago
Analyzing the impact of a turbulent week for the CDC
The director of the CDC is out and updated COVID-19 vaccines come with new restrictions. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University about the latest in health policy news.
Published on 18 hours ago
Week in Politics: CDC faces turmoil; future of the Fed; Trump's recent executive orders
We discuss turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control, Fed independence, and President Trump's latest executive orders.
Published on 18 hours ago
Opinion: Wardrobe diplomacy
Months after his explosive meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned this week wearing a black blazer. His dress last time invited criticism from Trump supporters.
Published on 1 week ago
It's been a busy week at the Justice Department. Here's a recap
The Department of Justice has been in the news all week, both over its handling of the Epstein investigation and its search of a home of Trump's former national security adviser.
Published on 1 week ago
What are the risks to the labor market after Powell's speech amid inflation concerns?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell received a standing ovation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. Powell said the central bank could soon resume cutting interest rates.
Published on 1 week ago
A former federal prosecutor reviews legal options against assertive presidential power
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Politico's Ankush Khardori about what legal checks remain as the Trump administration flexes presidential power.
Published on 1 week ago
As the IDF intensifies its operations, healthcare in Gaza is under threat
Israeli forces are telling Gaza City doctors to move their clinics south ahead of a massive attack.
Published on 1 week ago
Locals react after officials erased a rainbow crosswalk honoring Pulse Nightclub victims
The rainbow crosswalk in front of Orlando's Pulse nightclub was removed by Florida transportation officials. The crosswalk was a memorial for those killed in a 2016 mass shooting at the gay bar.
Published on 1 week ago