White House is ‘cautiously optimistic’ about monkeypox
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Demetrius Daskalakis, deputy coordinator of the White House’s national monkeypox response, about the administration’s response to the monkeypox outbreak.
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The Cherokee Nation is running for a seat in the US House of Representatives
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Cherokee Nation delegate-elect Kim Teehy about the Cherokee Nation’s campaign to appoint her to the US House of Representatives.
Biden Summit Aimed at Addressing Food Insecurity and Diet-Related Diseases in the US
The White House held a summit aimed at addressing hunger and diet-related diseases. About one in 10 US households is food insecure, and diet-related diseases are a leading cause of death and disability.
At the White House Hunger Conference, there is a woman doing the work in her community
NPR’s Ailsa Chang spoke with Desiree La-Mar Murphy, founder and CEO of Philly-area Murphy’s Giving Market, about Biden’s goal of ending hunger in America.
Here’s what happened at the White House’s big conference on food and nutrition: NPR
President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC on September 28, 2022. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption caption toggle Evan Vucci/AP President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, … Read more
Biden calls out late Congressman Jackie Walorski at White House hunger event : NPR
Congressman Jackie Walorski (R-IN) sits between Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) during a meeting between President Donald Trump and members of Congress on February 13, 2018. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption caption toggle Alex Wong/Getty Images Congressman Jackie Walorski (R-IN) sits between Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) … Read more
In addition to hunger, Senator Cory Booker says the US is facing a food crisis
NPR’s Martinez talks with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey about the first White House conference on ending hunger in more than 50 years.
The White House conference will discuss the nation’s food insecurity
President Biden will lay out his proposals to address hunger at a major conference, the first of its kind since 1969. However, the solutions will not be easy to implement.
The White House is hosting a summit with leaders of Pacific island nations
President Biden rolled out the red carpet for leaders from Pacific island nations, an acknowledgment of the influence China has in the region as the US tries to up its game.
Jan. 6 panel postpones final hearing over Hurricane Ian : NPR
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol is holding a hearing on July 21, 2022. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption caption toggle J. Scott Applewhite/AP The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol is holding a hearing on July 21, 2022. J. Scott Applewhite/AP … Read more