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Nebraska's longest serving state Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha addresses supporters on the stairs of the Capitol in Lincoln, Neb., on Aug. 13. Chambers helped keep Nebraska's electoral votes split.

How State Sen. Ernie Chambers Helped Keep Nebraska's Electoral College Votes Split

Longtime progressive state Sen. Ernie Chambers has been instrumental in keeping Nebraska's Electoral College votes split by district. Joe Biden won one Electoral College vote in Nebraska.

Congresswoman Karen Bass Discusses New Police Reform Bill Named After George Floyd

The House has approved a police reform bill named after George Floyd. The lead author, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), speaks to Morning Edition about what the bill aims to achieve.

Being Vaccinated Doesn't Mean It's Safe To Take Off The Mask

What newfound freedoms can people who have been vaccinated feel safe about? With only about 20% of U.S. adults vaccinated against COVID-19, experts explain why some restrictions remain in place.

Chicago Aims To Deter Juveniles From Participating In Carjackings

Carjackings have increased by huge numbers in several cities and many of the suspects are juveniles. Communities are grappling with enforcing the law while also embracing rehabilitation.

Power lines near Houston on Feb. 16. Some Texas residents are facing enormous power bills after wholesale prices for electricity skyrocketed amid last week's massive grid failure.

After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electricity Bills

Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, seen here in July, denies allegations that he sexually harassed former adviser Lindsey Boylan.

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Former Adviser In His Administration

Former economic adviser Lindsey Boylan alleges harassing behavior starting in 2016, including an unwanted kiss and a suggestion of strip poker, after being told the governor had a "crush" on her.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to unveil a Senate GOP proposal this week estimated to cost around $1 trillion.

White House And Congress At Odds Over Pandemic Relief Package

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is set to unveil a GOP proposal this week that is facing some opposition among GOP senators and the White House.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little speaks at a news conference in Boise on March 13. Less than four months after the state confirmed its first case of the coronavirus, it has emerged as one of the nation's biggest hot spots.

In Idaho, One Of The Last States Hit By The Coronavirus, Cases Are Now Surging

Idaho's case count has quadrupled since mid-June, and about half of the more than 15,000 confirmed cases in the state have come in the past two weeks.

This photo, taken by NASCAR security personnel and released by NASCAR, shows the noose tied using a garage door 'pull rope' at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Ala. on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

NASCAR Completes Noose Investigation; Can't Determine How It Got Into Driver's Garage

NASCAR releases picture of the noose found in driver Bubba Wallace's garage at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. The organization also completed its investigation into what happened.

Officers in Aurora, Colo., face off with protesters over Elijah McClain's death outside police headquarters Saturday at the Aurora Municipal Center. The department says it's investigating photos that officers took at a memorial site for McClain, who died in police custody in 2019.

Three Police Officers Fired Over Photos At Elijah McClain Memorial

The photos surface after an officer with the Aurora Police Department reported them to the internal affairs unit. The interim police chief calls them reprehensible.

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