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President Trump argued for tax cuts on Wednesday in Springfield, Mo. It's the beginning of what aides say will be a concerted push for a tax overhaul, but details are still vague.

The popular Children's Health Insurance Program is up for renewal Sept. 30. Policy analysts say it's unclear whether a deeply divided Congress facing major deadlines will get the job done.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ga., and one of the 17 members of the bipartisan conference committee attempting to find a compromise deal on border security.

The sponsor and the chair of the committee hearing the bill communicated several times before and after a controversial witness brought national attention to the bill.

Last month, several Central Ohio businesses and music venues began making customers provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to eat, drink or attend concerts. And as weeks have passed by, they spoke about how that’s been for business.

The legislation extending aid to unemployed, providing money for vaccine distribution and a round of $600 stimulus checks was attached to an annual government funding bill that tacked on other items.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., who chairs the Senate Committee questioning top experts who work on fighting the coronavirus pandemic in the Trump Administration.

Dozens of House Democrats voted by proxy for the first time under the chamber's new rules. Republicans urged their members not to participate, and are suing to stop it in the future.

Bigger artists may count on fan support and labels to carry them through canceled tours, but working musicians — from orchestra members and wedding singers to indie rappers — are looking elsewhere.

After criticism, President Trump directed federal flags to fly at half-staff to honor Sen. John McCain until he is buried. The move came after the White House flag was initially at full-staff Monday.