Jan 25 Watch 10:09 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on President Biden’s executive actions NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including President Biden's first days in office, the prospects for bipartisanship in Congress, and former President Trump's impeachment trial. Continue watching
Jan 25 WATCH: Threats against Congress keep National Guard in D.C. By Associated Press The shocking insurrection at the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob prompted federal officials to rethink security in and around its landmarks, resulting in an unprecedented lockdown for Biden's inauguration. Continue reading
Jan 25 Effort to put Tubman on $20 bill restarted under Biden By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Biden press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department is taking steps to resume efforts to put the 19th century abolitionist leader on the $20 bill. Continue reading
Jan 25 White House adding sign language interpreter for briefings By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press It marks a shift from the Trump administration, which had only sporadic press briefings and didn't include an interpreter until late in President Donald Trump's term. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Biden signs ‘Buy American’ order, pushes for urgent COVID-19 relief By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday to boost government buying from U.S. manufacturers, as talks with Congress over a $1.9 trillion stimulus package showed few signs of progress. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as treasury secretary By Martin Crutsinger, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press Yellen, a former chair of the Federal Reserve, was approved by the Senate on a 84-15 vote, becoming the third member of Biden’s Cabinet to win confirmation. Continue reading
Jan 25 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration will provide public briefings on the coronavirus pandemic starting Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 25 Biden repeals Trump ban on transgender people in military By Associated Press Biden's order says that gender identity should not be a bar to military service. Continue reading
Jan 24 Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The decision to reverse the order is not surprising, but the addition of South Africa to the restricted travel list highlights the new administration’s concern about mutations in the virus. Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 7:14 Environmentalists, industries are trying to find a methane solution By Hari Sreenivasan, Connie Kargbo, Tom Casciato Methane emissions caused by human-related activities, especially from livestock, and oil and gas industries, are responsible for 25% of global warming, according to the United Nations. Hari Sreenivasan reports on the growing call by environmentalists and the oil and gas… Continue watching