The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Here. Here's What You Need To Know The first monthly payments under the expanded child tax credit were disbursed today. The White House says relief is on the way to the families of nearly 60 million children. Andrea Hsu
Some Democratic Senators Express Concern About The Budget Resolution Democrats have essentially no wiggle room if they want to pass their newly unveiled $3.5 trillion budget plan along party lines. And already some Democrats are voicing concerns. Franco Ordoñez
The White House Announces Additional Steps To Combat Ransomware The Biden administration has launched a new ransomware task force and stopransomware.gov, a website of preventive resources. Elena Moore
Jenny Durkan on the decision to leave East Precinct, and those missing texts Homelessness, economic recovery, policing – these issues don’t wait for an election. They’re being addressed – or not, depending on your perspective – in real time. Katie Campbell
From Ted Cruz To Elizabeth Warren, There's A Bipartisan Push To #FreeBritney Congressional lawmakers of all political stripes have shared their support for the pop star, who continues a legal fight against her 13-year conservatorship. Barbara Sprunt
Senate Budget Has Funds To Ensure Infrastructure Works As The Climate Changes NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to EPA Administrator Michael Regan about his agency's current priorities: including water infrastructure, environmental justice and clean transportation.
Transcript: Vice President Harris On Voting Rights, The Filibuster And The Courts Vice President Harris joined NPR to discuss the administration's strategy on voting rights as GOP-led states attempt to pass more restrictions and major Democratic legislation is stalled in Congress. Asma Khalid
Tennessee's Ousted Vaccination Chief Blasts Politics Over Teen Vaccines Accusing state leaders of putting their heads in the sand, Dr. Michelle Fiscus said,"I am ashamed of them. I am afraid for my state." Bill Chappell
Biden Administration Lays Out Goals To Protect Voting Rights As President Biden spoke in Philadelphia about voting rights on Tuesday, Texas House Democrats arrived in D.C. in an effort to block Republicans' efforts to enact new voting restrictions. Alejandra Marquez Janse
Biden Calls Republican Efforts To Restrict Voting 'Authoritarian' In Speech President Biden delivered a speech on voting rights Monday, calling Republican efforts to restrict voting "authoritarian" and blasting former President Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election. Juana Summers