Senate Democrats Offer A New Voting Bill, But A GOP Filibuster Likely Blocks The Way Democrats have a deal on revised voting rights legislation, but a major roadblock remains in the evenly divided chamber with Republicans ready to halt the bill's progress. Claudia Grisales
Biden Encouraged Voters To Turn Out For Newsom In Calif. Recall Election Californians have until 8 p.m. local time Tuesday to vote on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. President Biden traveled to the state Monday to drum up support for Newsom.
Capitol Police Are Upping Security Ahead Of A Rally In Support Of The Jan. 6 Rioters Congressional leaders and top security officials say the U.S. Capitol will be well-prepared for a far-right rally expected for the area this Saturday. Claudia Grisales
Recall Frontrunner Larry Elder's Success Speaks To Conservative Media's Influence Larry Elder has emerged as the most likely candidate to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., if the recall succeeds. The conservative talk show host would owe a lot to his employer, Salem Media Group. David Folkenflik
Congressman Who Served In Afghanistan Discusses Antony Blinken Hearing NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Congressman Peter Meijer of Michigan about the hearing of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Mary Louise Kelly
Congress May Soon Pass The Country's Most Significant Climate Change Legislation Ever This week may be key for President Biden's ambitious climate goals. Congress is debating measures that are crucial for cutting carbon emissions and meeting U.S. obligations in the Paris climate deal. Jeff Brady
Democrats Hope To Undo Many Trump Tax Cuts To Fund Biden's $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan A key House Democrat released a plan on Monday to increase taxes on corporations and top earners, to help offset some of the cost of a plan for childcare, community college and many other programs. Kelsey Snell
Gymnasts Biles And Raisman Will Testify About The FBI's Handling Of Larry Nassar Case The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week follows a watchdog report that detailed "numerous and fundamental errors" of the FBI's handling of the Nassar case. Alana Wise
Secretary Of State Blinken To Testify Before U.S. House Panel On Afghanistan NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's testimony on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Democrats Are Divided Over President Biden's $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan With the summer recess over, Capitol Hill lawmakers turn to the spending bill. Democrats have limited time to work out details on policies like expanded health care and universal pre-K. Noel King