John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts Confirmed as U.S. Chief Justice September 29, 2005 • The Senate votes 78-22 to confirm John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. Roberts was widely expected to be confirmed; about half the Senate Democrats voted in favor of him. At 50, he will be the youngest chief justice in U.S. history. John Roberts Confirmed as U.S. Chief Justice Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4929142/4929143" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Senate Panel Approves Roberts Nomination September 22, 2005 • The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to approve Judge John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. The panel's 13-5 vote clears the way for a full vote on the Senate floor. Lakshmi Singh reports. Senate Panel Approves Roberts Nomination Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4859340/4859341" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Bush Apologizes for Iraq Abuse May 6, 2004 • President George Bush says publicly he is sorry for the abuse Iraqi detainees have suffered at the hands of U.S. troops. He made his comments to the press following a White House meeting with Jordan's King Abdulllah. Hear NPR's Lakshmi Singh.
Tight Security Limits DC Area Schools October 17, 2002 • Lakshmi Singh reports on the school lock-downs in the wake of the sniper shootings around Washington, D.C. Bus stops that once served dozens of children are now empty, and the sounds of after-school sports are absent from many neighborhoods. The cancellation of outside activities at schools throughout the region has been especially frustrating for teachers, kids, and parents, but no one wants to take any chances. Tight Security Limits DC Area Schools Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1151802/151802" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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