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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Tiffany Garcia-Mitchell, a tattoo shop owner in California, about the struggle to stay in business during the pandemic.

The rollout of the coronavirus vaccines has been slow and haphazard. But there are a number of steps the U.S. government could take to get more American vaccinated and slow the pandemic.

Authorities have brought federal charges against more than a dozen individuals for their alleged role in storming the Capitol.

For many Americans, this week's attack was shocking. But for the millions of Americans born in countries with a history of political instability, the event has carried a different resonance.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and work of famed reporter Neil Sheehan who obtained the Pentagon Papers. Sheehan died this week at the age of 84.

NPR's resident classical music specialist Tom Huizenga previews two of the albums he's looking forward to spending time with in 2021.

As the pandemic rages on, the U.S. faces a dual challenge. To speed up delivery of vaccines to those who are waiting. And to convince people who are hesitant about the importance of being vaccinated.

Many Black Lives Matter activists are furious that the law enforcement response to the breach of the U.S. Capitol appeared light compared to aggressive tactics they've endured at the hands of police.

Police departments are looking into whether some of their off-duty officers participated in the U.S. Capitol riot, adding to growing unease over the embrace of Trumpism by American law enforcement.

Many front-line health workers who have faced a perpetual lack of PPE and inconsistent safety measures believe the government and their employers have failed to protect them from COVID-19.