'Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President': Women Make History At Biden's Joint Address In a historic first, President Biden delivered his joint address to Congress flanked by two women: Vice President Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Rachel Treisman
Biden's Address To Congress, Annotated President Biden makes his first joint address to Congress Wednesday night. NPR reporters are providing live fact checks and analysis of Biden's remarks. NPR Staff
Afghan General Says Army Will Survive U.S. Troop Withdrawal Afghan Gen. Sami Sadat spoke with NPR about day-to-day life in Afghanistan, how the army will operate without U.S. support and what he's learned over the years during the war. Mano Sundaresan
What President Biden Is Pitching In His Address To Congress President Biden delivers a joint address to Congress tonight. The speech will be without the usual fanfare that accompanies such events. Susan Davis
Palestinian President May Postpone Election Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called long overdue elections to unite Palestinians and renew his legitimacy internationally. But he faces challengers from his own party and may postpone the vote. Daniel Estrin
ACLU Calls On DHS To Close ICE Detention Centers, Citing High Cost Of Empty Beds The ACLU wants the Biden administration to close dozens of immigration detention facilities, citing the historically low number of immigrants in detention and the high cost of paying for empty beds. Joel Rose
At Biden's 100-Day Mark, Republicans Attempt To Paint His Policies As Far Left GOP lawmakers say Biden campaigned as a moderate who vowed to reach across the aisle. But during his first 100 days in office they say he prioritized a progressive agenda over a bipartisan one. Deirdre Walsh
Biden Will Unveil Plan Intended To Make U.S. Economy More Fair The president is set to address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, a speech that takes stock of what he's done in his first 100 days in office, and a look ahead to what he hopes to do next. Noel King
Here's What You Need To Know Ahead Of Biden's Address To A Joint Session Of Congress Wednesday's speech will be familiar and unique all at once. The president will still enter down the aisle of the House chamber. But he will also be addressing a masked, socially distanced audience. Chloee Weiner
Senators Say Congress Should Act To Reduce Sexual Assault In The Military NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York about the reforms she's proposing with GOP Sen. Joni Ernst about the way the military justice system handles sexual assault.