Researcher explains how girls are socialized to have limited political ambition Miryah Holman, associate professor of political science at Tulane University, tells NPR about her research team's latest study on how socialization limits young girls' interest in politics.
Protesters across the U.S. march in opposition to Texas abortion law Abortion rights activists rallied across the country on Saturday in opposition to the new restrictive abortion law in Texas. Danielle Kurtzleben
Abortion rights hang in the balance, as advocates rally across the country Women's March is helping put on Saturday's protests against Texas' restrictive abortion law, with a flagship march to the Supreme Court planned in Washington, D.C. Danielle Kurtzleben
What the hack of Epik reveals about the world of far-right extremism This week saw a second BIGGER public release of data from Epik, a web hosting service favored by the far-right. The hack offers an glimpse into the world of extremism, but comes with cautions. Odette Yousef
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales speaks about the border and immigration NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Congressman Tony Gonzales, a Republican representing Texas' 23rd congressional district, an area that stretches over 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border including Del Rio. Amy Isackson
This week in politics "This is just a lot of political theater that's completely unnecessary." Katie Campbell
Texas' abortion law is back in court A federal judge will decide whether to block Texas' new restrictive abortion law after hearing from Justice Department attorneys and lawyers for the state. He offered no timetable for a decision. Ryan Lucas
Justice Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID, Supreme Court says The justice has been vaccinated since January. As a result of his positive test, he will not attend Justice Amy Coney Barrett's investiture ceremony. Krishnadev Calamur
Rep. Fred Upton discusses the date of the infrastructure bill NPR's Noel King speaks with Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) about the role of bipartisanship on deals like infrastructure and the budget.
Senate confirms Biden's pick for Bureau of Land Management After a prolonged and bitter nomination, the Senate has narrowly confirmed Tracy Stone-Manning to be the next U.S. public lands chief. Kirk Siegler
