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Senate Impeachment Trial Of Ex-President Trump Will Begin Feb. 9

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Kelsey Snell and Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the Senate impeachment trial, and the other business the Senate is juggling.

Senate Impeachment Trial Of Ex-President Trump Will Begin Feb. 9

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National

Arizona Republicans Reprimand Prominent Members At Odds With Trump

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Over the weekend, Arizona Republicans voted to censure several prominent GOP members who have had differences with former President Trump — triggering a battle over the future of the state party.

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Analysis

Undoing Trump Policies Will Take More Than Executive Orders By Biden

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Yale Professor of Law Cristina Rodriguez about President Biden's flurry of executive orders, and their limited ability to undo many Trump administration policies.

Undoing Trump Policies Will Take More Than Executive Orders By Biden

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Health

There Are Signs Of Progress In The Battle Against COVID-19

New COVID-19 cases are declining significantly. And amid widespread optimism that the vaccines can help end the pandemic, states scramble to get the shots into more arms, after a very bumpy start.

There Are Signs Of Progress In The Battle Against COVID-19

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Biden's Solicitor General Faces Tough Choices On Trump Supreme Court Positions

Under Solicitor General Noel Francisco, the Trump administration regularly leap-frogged over appeals courts, going directly to the Supreme Court to block decisions it didn't like from federal trial courts. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Law

Biden's Solicitor General Faces Tough Choices On Trump Supreme Court Positions

At issue is whether the new administration should reverse course in cases where the Trump administration outlined a legal position. But the justices do not look kindly on the government flip-flopping.

Biden's Solicitor General Faces Tough Choices On Trump Supreme Court Positions

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History

'Throughline': The Rise Of The Modern White Power Movement

NPR's history podcast Throughline examines the evolution of the modern white power movement, starting at the end of the Vietnam War.

'Throughline': The Rise Of The Modern White Power Movement

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National

After The Capitol Riot, Officials Promise To Crack Down On Extremism In The Military

Dozens of people who took part in the January 6th insurrection had a military history. Officials have repeatedly pledged to root out extremism in the ranks, with little to show for it so far.

After The Capitol Riot, Officials Promise To Crack Down On Extremism In The Military

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Politics

Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins

Longtime diplomats were forced out or quit in protest during the Trump administration. Now, some are returning as Secretary of State-designate Tony Blinken vows to rebuild.

Diplomats Return To State Department As Biden Administration Begins

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Law

With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights

Democrats argue major voting reforms are needed to protect democracy. Now, with control of Congress and the presidency, the party will need to decide what changes are realistic.

With Control Of Congress, Democrats Aim To Address Voting Rights

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Religion

U.S. Government Sees Wave Of Catholic Leaders

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with theology professor Steven Millies from the Catholic Theological Union about the current wave of Catholic representation in national government.

U.S. Government Sees Wave Of Catholic Leaders

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World

Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban

A Yemeni man describes how his life was derailed by the Trump administration's travel ban and hopes President Biden'a order lifting it will help him.

Yemeni Man Hopes For A Second Chance As Biden Repeals Trump's Travel Ban

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Biden Is Catholic. He Also Supports Abortion Rights. Here's What That Could Mean

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Biden Is Catholic. He Also Supports Abortion Rights. Here's What That Could Mean

President Biden is only the nation's second Catholic president, but his position on abortion rights is at odds with the church.

Biden Is Catholic. He Also Supports Abortion Rights. Here's What That Could Mean

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Technology

Facebook Oversight Board Co-Chair On Future Of Trump's Account

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jamal Greene, co-chair of Facebook's independent oversight board, about what will happen next with President Trump's suspended account.

Facebook Oversight Board Co-Chair On Future Of Trump's Account

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Author Interviews

Maurice Chammah Charts The History Of The Death Penalty In 'Let The Lord Sort Them'

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Maurice Chammah, staff writer for the Marshall Project and author of a new book, Let the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty.

Maurice Chammah Charts The History Of The Death Penalty In 'Let The Lord Sort Them'

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National

'Why Nations Fail' Authors On What The Capitol Riot Means For The Future Of The U.S.

Planet Money talks with the authors of Why Nations Fail about whether the Capitol insurrection is a sign our nation is failing, and, if so, if there's anything we can do about it.

'Why Nations Fail' Authors On What The Capitol Riot Means For The Future Of The U.S.

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Race

Rep. Clyburn Wants To Make 'Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing' The U.S. National Hymn

For more than 100 years Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing has been known as the Black National Anthem. But Congressman James Clyburn believes it's time for it to be honored as the official National Hymn.

Rep. Clyburn Wants To Make 'Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing' The U.S. National Hymn

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