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Saule Omarova testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Nov. 18 during her nomination hearing to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Days after withdrawing her nomination, Omarova blamed banks for leading the opposition against her in an interview with NPR's Morning Edition.
Jim Watson/AFP via Getty ImagesDays after withdrawing her nomination to become a key banking regulator, Omarova blames banks for distorting her research and creating an ugly environment.
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No U.S. troops behind a drone strike that killed Afghan civilians will be punished National News
Defense Secretary Austin approved recommendations aimed at preventing similar future tragedies. But the troops involved in the strike that killed 10 people, including 7 children, are off the hook.
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Golden Globes nominees avoid obvious pitfalls, but won't restore awards' luster National News
Beyond the HFPA's year of scandal, the current nominations for the 79th annual Golden Globe Awards needed to make an urgent argument: Why should we still care about this awards show?
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What dish is never missing from your holiday table? Tell us why you love it National News
This holiday season, NPR's All Things Considered wants to know what your must-have dishes are and why they're a staple each season. A producer may reach out for an upcoming story.
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More Black families are homeschooling their children, citing the pandemic and racism National News
In Alabama, the co-founders of Black Homeschoolers of Birmingham say membership is growing as parents try to shield their children from racism in education and teach them about their own heritage.
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Frustrated that you can't schedule an IRS callback? Biden signed an order to do that National News
The provision is part of an order Biden signed to make the government more consumer friendly. It also makes it simpler for disaster survivors to apply for help. The order covers 17 federal agencies.
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Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Meadows in contempt, sending a criminal referral to House National News
Ahead of the vote, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming read a litany of text messages she said Mark Meadows received during the Jan. 6 siege, including from Donald Trump Jr.
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In times of crisis — or to create one — Russia's Putin turns to his military National News
When Vladimir Putin assumed power in 1999, he immediately sent the Russian military into Chechnya. For more than 20 years, Putin has repeatedly looked to the military to strengthen his rule.
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