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NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington about Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Washington state, and Federal government for confronting the coronavirus outbreak.

Usually in health emergencies — HIV, vaping and more — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is key to shaping policy and explaining it. That's changing to America's detriment, leaders say.

Strict quarantine measures have prevented 300 million migrant workers from returning to work. Now local authorities are trying to get businesses going again. The main bottleneck: a shrunken workforce.

President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House. He also expressed interest in the government possibly taking an equity stake in companies as part of a big stimulus.

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about federal aid to address the coronavirus' economic impact. The Senate is working on another measure that could total $1 trillion.

Educators, journalists, political figures and ordinary citizens have been intimidated and even arrested as China moves to stifle protest and civil society with its new law.

After explosions convulsed Beirut, here is a selection of photos showing Beirut residents in their destroyed house or workplace, along with a glimpse of their experiences, in their own words.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jordan Fisher about his role as a teen dance choreographer in the new Netflix movie, Work It.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., about Joe Biden's decision to choose Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Clyburn is the most senior African American in Congress.

Louis DeJoy, an ally of President Trump, has come under fire in recent weeks for what's viewed as directives to slow down the USPS in order to suppress absentee or mail-in votes.