An Independent Review Of The 1st 2020 Census Results Found No Major Irregularities Census experts with the American Statistical Association have been evaluating the state population numbers used to reallocate congressional seats and Electoral College votes for the next decade. Hansi Lo Wang
A $3.5 Trillion Question: What Is Budget Reconciliation? Here's An Explainer Democrats are hoping to use a maneuver called budget reconciliation to pass a big $3.5 trillion economic plan over Republican objections. Here's what you need to know about the process. Eric McDaniel
Senate Democrats Reach A Deal On Revised Voting Rights Legislation NPR's A Martínez talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about advancing a voting rights measure. GOP senators are united in opposition to what they call a federal takeover of state election policy.
Blinken's House Testimony On Afghanistan Wasn't Persuasive, Rep. Chabot Says NPR's A Martínez speaks with GOP Rep. Steve Chabot of Ohio, member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, about Secretary of State Blinken's testimony on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Blinken Pushes Back Against Harsh GOP Criticism On Afghan Withdrawal Secretary of State Blinken sought to blunt complaints from GOP House lawmakers about the administration's response to the Afghan government collapse, and efforts to evacuate Americans and others. A Martinez
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