A Look at Covid-19 Vaccine Incentives: Will They Work?

There's a long history of using incentives to promote public health.  

Some Republican-led States Plan to End Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Early

A look at the growing number of red states opting out of the pandemic era unemployment program.    

New Deal-Inspired Program Would Pay Writers to Document the Pandemic

Earlier this month, Congressman Ted Lieu of California introduced a bill that would create a 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project.

Who is Rep. Elise Stefanik?

Stefanik was elected in 2014 as a young moderate Republican, but in recent years she’s embraced President Trump.

Democratic Bill Seeks to Combat Voting Restriction Legislation. But Will Congress Pass It?

We speak with Senator Jeff Merkley about the For The People Act.

New Data Indicates Homelessness Declined in Washington, D.C., But Long-term Issues Persist

According to recent data, Washington, D.C.'s unhoused population fell by around 20 percent last year. But there were also increases in individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. 

What's the Future of the GOP Under the Biden Administration?

Months into a new presidency, there’s still a rift within the Republican Party over former President Donald Trump’s false claims about election fraud. 

President Joe Biden's First 100 Days

President Biden has used his first hundred days in office to drive the largest expansion of government seen in decades.

Newsom Opponents Have Gathered Enough Signatures to Trigger a Recall—Now What?

California is facing its first gubernatorial recall in nearly two decades.

Should We Be Optimistic About the U.S. Economy?

The unemployment rate is steadily dropping, and stocks have been on the rise, as the country has ramped up its aggressive vaccination campaign.

Why Viewers Love Political TV Dramas

No matter how much high-stakes tension there is going on in the actual Washington, D.C., there’s something endlessly entertaining about the best political television shows. 

Following Derek Chauvin's Conviction, Renewed Calls for Police Reform in Congress

While many breathed a sigh of relief following the verdict, the days since have been a reminder of just how rampant police violence is in the country. 

How Advocates Are Pushing President Biden to Confront Environmental Racism

Although he’s already taking more steps than his predecessor, some advocates are pushing President Biden to go much further to address environmental racism.

Statehood for Washington, DC to Advance to the Senate

The nationwide reckoning over systemic racism and a groundswell of support for voting rights has elevated the fight for statehood. 

Biden Administration Announces New Sanctions Against Russia

The actions against Russia represent one of the first major tests for the new administration on the international level. 

Biden Administration Emphasizes Commitment to Israel at a Chaotic Moment in Israeli Politics

A visit to Israel from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again fighting for his political future. 

What Withdrawing from Afghanistan Means for Veterans and Active Troops

This week, President Biden announced that U.S. troops would withdraw from Afghanistan by September 2021.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Aging Infrastructure, Vaccine Appointments, And More

Governor Murphy joins the Takeaway for a conversation about the state’s pandemic response, school reopenings, and election reform in the state.

Divisions Emerge Over Biden's Proposal to Raise the Corporate Tax Rate

One of the biggest debates emerging around President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal is how to pay for it.

Kentucky Passes Law to Expand Voting Access

This Wednesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed into law a bipartisan bill to expand voting access in the state. 

Biden Announces Executive Actions to Address Gun Policy

The new actions attempt to address recent violent mass shootings in the U.S.

A Procedural Ruling Allows Senate Democrats to Pass Some Bills with Simple Majority

This week, the Senate parliamentarian determined that Democrats could pass additional legislation through the budget reconciliation process. 

Georgia's Newest Voting Law Aims to Reduce Access to the Polls

Lawmakers in Georgia are part of a national trend in which legislators across the country have introduced more than 250 bills that aim to restrict voting.  

In Texas, Lawmakers Advance Legislation for New Restrictions on Voting

SB7 would do everything from limit early voting hours to prohibit drive-thru voting in the state.

A Look Back at Colorado's History of Mass Shootings

This week, a gunman in Boulder, Colorado killed ten people while they were shopping in a local grocery store.

Vice President Harris to Lead the White House Response at the Southern Border

This week, President Biden tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the United States’ response to the growing number of migrants arriving at the southern border.

Biden Proposes Gun Reform in Light of Atlanta, Boulder Shootings

In the wake of the recent mass shootings, President Joe Biden has proposed a ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and an expansion of background checks for gun sales. 

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From Statehood to Self-Determination: The Political Future of Puerto Rico

This month, two different bills aiming to redefine Puerto Rico's relationship to the mainland U.S. have been introduced in Congress. 

What You Need to Know About Foreign Interference in the 2020 Election

A recently declassified national intelligence report outlines efforts authorized by foreign leaders to influence public opinion about the 2020 presidential race.