N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, State Investigation Finds An investigation by state Attorney General Letitia James concluded that Cuomo engaged in "unwelcome and nonconsensual touching" with multiple current and former state government employees. The Associated Press
White House Calls On States To Do More After Federal Eviction Ban Expires Democratic allies have called on the Biden administration to extend the federal eviction moratorium, but the White House maintains that its hands are tied by a Supreme Court ruling. Alana Wise
Unions in Washington state secure wins under Democratic one-party rule in Olympia If America’s unions are dying, no one told labor leaders in Washington. The state ranks fifth in the nation for union membership. That strength also translates to political power. Austin Jenkins
For Rep. Cori Bush, The End Of The Eviction Moratorium Is Personal NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri about what it means for families now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired, and why this means so much to her.
House Speaker Pelosi And Democratic Leaders Call On Biden To Extend Eviction Ban House Democratic leaders called the extension a "moral imperative" to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a COVID-19 surge. Some 3.6 billion Americans are at risk of eviction. The Associated Press
It's In — And Big: Senators Unveil $1T Infrastructure Proposal The over 2,700-page bipartisan bill, finalized Sunday night, includes money for roads, transit systems and high-speed internet access. It's the first phase of President Biden's infrastructure plan. The Associated Press
Mexico Referendum Puts Vague Question To Voters Mexico is holding a referendum on whether to put past presidents on trial for graft, corruption and other crimes. But some critics are calling it a farce. James Fredrick
St. Louis County Health Official Faces Abuse At Council Meeting On Mask Mandate NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Dr. Faisal Khan, acting director for the St. Louis County health department, about the abusive treatment he says he's received as a result of doing his job.
Senate Agrees To Infrastructure Package Deal Scott Simon asks Republican Senator Mike Braun of Indiana about the infrastructure deal. This week, the Senate voted to advance the bill to formal debate.
Keeping an eye on Covid restrictions, primary elections, and the Olympics, this week Ross Reynolds reviews the week's news with staff writer at The Stranger, Jasmyne Keimig, publisher of the Washington State Wire, DJ Wilson, and contributing writer at Seattle Gay News, Tacoma Weekly, and Unite Seattle Magazine, Renee Raketty. Alec Cowan
