Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech
The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors,…
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Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., talks about the government shutdown
NPR speaks with Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., about the government shutdown.
Government shutdown begins after Congress fails to agree on spending bill
Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a deal to keep government programs and…
What happens now that the government has shut down. And, a pricing deal with Pfizer
The federal government has shut down for the first time since 2019. Mass layoffs have been threatened. And, President Trump…
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., talks about fight in Congress over funding the government
NPR speaks to Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, about the fight in…