'Washington Post' Columnist On The Media's Role In The Rise Of Political Extremism NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Karen Attiah, the global opinions editor at The Washington Post, about the role that mainstream media played in the Trump presidency and the rise of political extremism.
Trump Appointees Oversee The U.S. Postal Service. Will Biden Change That? The U.S. Postal Service is overseen by a board of governors, all of whom were appointed by former President Donald Trump. Now there are calls for President Biden to reevaluate the board. Brian Naylor
Pelosi Blasts GOP Leadership's Underreaction To Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Remarks The speaker rebuked House Republicans for giving the supporter of conspiracy theories a spot on the Education Committee. Greene's views have come under fresh scrutiny this week. Claudia Grisales
After The Capitol Attack, Does Police MAGA Sentiment Cross the Line? Many in law enforcement have cheered on former President Donald Trump. After his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, some say police expressions of that support threaten police legitimacy. Martin Kaste
Biden To Revoke Trump Abortion Policy, Expand Obamacare With New Executive Orders President Biden's executive order would open a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act from Feb. 15 to May 15. Jaclyn Diaz
Violent Rhetoric Grew More Mainstream In Conservative, Intellectual Circles NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to writer and former George W. Bush administration official Christian Vanderbrouk, who says some in conservative circles advocated violence long before the Capitol attack.
Seattle cops make up biggest known contingent of cops at Jan. 6 Capitol rally Police departments say they're looking for signs of political extremism in their ranks following the attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. Martin Kaste
New redistricting maps will determine Washington state’s future It may seem like an obscure act of cartography, but how Washington State’s political maps are redrawn this year will help determine who gets elected and, in turn, the future of the state. David Hyde
Energy Nominee Jennifer Granholm Stresses Climate Action And Jobs Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says "good-paying jobs" can help zero out U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But some Republicans are skeptical they can help fossil fuel workers. Jeff Brady
Trumpism At Voice of America: Firings, Foosball And A Conspiracy Theory Michael Pack's scandal-tarred tenure over Voice of America and it parent agency obscures the human toll of the ideological war he waged: executives fired, staff investigated, reputations shattered. David Folkenflik
