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Biden's new climate envoy is John Podesta. He has a big domestic climate job too

John Podesta looks on during a meeting between President Biden and mayors at the White House on Jan. 19, 2024. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Climate

Biden's new climate envoy is John Podesta. He has a big domestic climate job too

Longtime Democratic aide John Podesta will take over international climate talks from former Secretary of State John Kerry. He also oversees Biden's big domestic climate incentives.

Senate GOP split threatens bipartisan border deal as Trump looms large

Senate Republicans demanded that border security be added to negotiations on a national security package, but now splits within their party threaten the chances of a bipartisan border deal. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Senate GOP split threatens bipartisan border deal as Trump looms large

Senate Republicans demanded that border security be added to a White House request for aid to Ukraine and Israel, but they are now balking at the details of a potential border deal.

A Tennessee lawmaker helped pass a strict abortion law. He's now trying to loosen it

Richard Briggs has served as Tennessee state senator for District 7, representing part of Knox County, since 2014. In 2019, he helped pass a state trigger bill on abortion that was one of the most austere in the U.S. Emily Moses for NPR hide caption

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A Tennessee lawmaker helped pass a strict abortion law. He's now trying to loosen it

Republican state Sen. Richard Briggs co-sponsored a Tennessee bill that would codify some of the country's most austere abortion restrictions. He says he never thought it would actually become law.

A Tennessee lawmaker helped pass a strict abortion law. He's now trying to loosen it

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Is Fox News Still A Republican Kingmaker?

Fox News anchors Martha MacCallum, from left, Bret Baier, moderate a town hall with former US President Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa in January. Fox News amplified Trump's false election claims in 2020, and has been a key outlet for him as he campaigns. Alex Wroblewski/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Is Fox News Still A Republican Kingmaker?

Fox News has been the Republican Party's biggest cheerleader almost since it premiered in 1996.

Is Fox News Still A Republican Kingmaker?

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Wray warns Chinese hackers are aiming to 'wreak havoc' on U.S. critical infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Select Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Committee on Wednesday. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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National Security

Wray warns Chinese hackers are aiming to 'wreak havoc' on U.S. critical infrastructure

The FBI director says Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting of U.S critical infrastructure — including water treatment plants, pipelines and the power to grid — poses a national security threat.

'You have blood on your hands,' senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media, including Meta's Facebook and Instagram. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

'You have blood on your hands,' senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online

The top tech executives from Meta, X, TikTok, Snap and Discord get the fifth degree from the Senate Judiciary Committee.

'You have blood on your hands,' senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online

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As she leaves DOJ, associate AG recalls the cases that will 'stick with me forever'

Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department on Aug. 2, 2022, as Attorney General Merrick Garland looks on. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Law

As she leaves DOJ, associate AG recalls the cases that will 'stick with me forever'

Vanita Gupta has been the first woman of color to serve as associate attorney general. It's a job with a huge portfolio that ranges from civil rights to immigration to abortion.

As she leaves DOJ, associate AG recalls the cases that will 'stick with me forever'

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Tuesday

Impeaching Mayorkas: High Crimes and Misdemeanors Or Politics As Usual?

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas holds a press conference at a U.S. Border Patrol station earlier this month in Eagle Pass, Texas. House Republicans are trying to advance impeachment proceedings against the Secretary over what they say is his mismanagement of the border. Crossings have recently dropped dramatically. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption

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Impeaching Mayorkas: High Crimes and Misdemeanors Or Politics As Usual?

Immigration and management of the U.S. Southern Border is always a politically charged issue, but especially at this moment.

Impeaching Mayorkas: High Crimes and Misdemeanors Or Politics As Usual?

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In the battle over identity, a centuries-old issue looms in Taiwan: hunting

Teyra Yudaw (left) and his daughter, Ciwang Teyra, are members of Taiwan's Indigenous Truku tribe. An Rong Xu for NPR hide caption

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Asia

In the battle over identity, a centuries-old issue looms in Taiwan: hunting

Taiwan has endured colonial forces over centuries. The island's Indigenous people have borne the brunt of this violent history and are still fighting for inclusion and acceptance.

In the battle over identity, a centuries-old issue looms in Taiwan: hunting

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Monday

Sunday

Pelosi accuses some protesters demanding Gaza cease-fire of having ties to Russia

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said she believes that some protesters demanding a Gaza cease-fire may be backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Pelosi is pictured in conversation at The 92nd Street Y on Oct. 16, 2023, in New York. Andy Kropa/Invision/AP hide caption

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Middle East crisis — explained

Pelosi accuses some protesters demanding Gaza cease-fire of having ties to Russia

The former House speaker on Sunday suggested that some anti-war protesters are connected to Russian President Vladimir Putin, without offering evidence. She wants the FBI to investigate the matter.