House OKs a bill barring imports of goods produced by forced labor of Uyghurs in China The bipartisan vote shows support for ramping up economic sanctions against the Chinese government. It bars any goods manufactured by Uyghurs in internment camps in Xinjiang. Deirdre Walsh
Democrats and Republicans agree to push back against human rights violations in China U.S. lawmakers from both parties agree that China must face retaliation for human rights violations and took action Wednesday to go on the record against slave labor. Deirdre Walsh
What to know about the $768 billion defense policy bill that's heading to the Senate NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Politico defense reporter Connor O'Brien about the House passing a $768 billion defense policy bill. Gus Contreras
A Texas school district is reviewing 400 library books after a GOP lawmaker's inquiry State Rep. Matt Krause launched an inquiry into school library books on topics like race and gender earlier this fall. A San Antonio district says it's reviewing some 400 titles that were on his list. Rachel Treisman
Kshama Sawant now ahead in the effort to recall her as more votes counted This is a mini blog for the night of the special election on whether to recall Kshama Sawant, the controversial Seattle City Council member. KUOW Staff
The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system. Caitlyn Kim
After Senate leaders broker a deal, the House takes a first step to avoid default Congress is setting up a complicated process that could avoid a potential federal default. Kelsey Snell
Biden's pick to become a key banking regulator withdraws after ugly nomination fight Saule Omarova has withdrawn her nomination to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency after an ugly, and at times, incredibly personal, fight to be confirmed. David Gura
Far right is using Twitter's new policy against extremism researchers and activists Twitter recently launched a new policy in the U.S. to limit the sharing of photos and videos of people without their consent. Activists on the left say it limits public interest reporting. Shannon Bond
Houston's Third Ward braces for state redistricting plans NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Reverend Don Odom Jr., the social justice ministry leader at Houston's Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, about how Texas' redistricting plan will impact his community. Ayen Bior