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David Chipman, pictured in September 2019, is set to have his confirmation for ATF director before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The Debate Over Gun Laws Will Center On One Man This Week

President Biden's pick to lead the ATF, David Chipman, will get a confirmation hearing Wednesday. The agency helps enforce U.S. gun laws but hasn't had a Senate-confirmed director in six years.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidance detailing steps summer camps should take to prevent and respond to COVID-19 infections.

Here's What The CDC Says Summer Camps Should Do To Prevent And Respond To COVID Cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says day and overnight camps can operate in person this summer if they take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and prepare for potential infections.

Antonio Ley, better known as "Tony Tee," is pictured in this photo taken in November 2019.

Port Of Entry Podcast: Tijuana Booster Grapples With His Relationship With The City

Today on “Port of Entry,” we continue our series of cross-border love stories with a former Tijuana booster who grapples with his relationship with the city as it continues to suffer from record-breaking violence and other problems he can no longer ignore.

A health care worker in Sydney, Australia receives their COVID-19 vaccination this month. Italian authorities got the European Commission to block a shipment of 250,700 doses of vaccine destined for Australia from Europe this week.

Australia Asks European Commission To Review Italy's Block On Vaccine Shipments

The blocked shipment of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines was the first intervention by the EU since the bloc approved rules that could restrict vaccine exports to non-member nations.

As of Sunday, mobile app stores in the U.S. won't be allowed to distribute or maintain the WeChat or TikTok apps, the Commerce Department says.

U.S. To Bar Downloads Of TikTok, WeChat

As of Sunday, no mobile app store in the U.S. will be allowed to distribute or maintain the popular Chinese-owned apps, the Commerce Department says.

KPBS Explores the Border with a New Podcast

KPBS has launched “Only Here,” a new podcast about the place where San Diego and Tijuana meet. The show is available now for download on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and other podcast players.

Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., pictured in May 2020, reintroduced legislation on voting and campaign finance this year, in hope it can now become law with Democrats' control of Congress.

House Approves Major Election Reform And Voting Rights Bill

The "For the People Act" would dramatically overhaul the U.S. voting system and seek to limit the amount of dark money in politics.

Former President Trump speaks at a rally at the Lorain County Fairgrounds on Saturday in Wellington, Ohio.

With Trump Holding Rallies Again, The Shadow 2024 Republican Campaign Continues

On Saturday in Ohio, the former president held his first rally since leaving office. Meanwhile, other top potential GOP presidential candidates are running versions of shadow campaigns.

David Bradbury, president of the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, says the arrival of high-wage, remote workers is good for rural economies.

Small Cities Are A Big Draw For Remote Workers During The Pandemic

Employees' ability to work from home could transform small metro areas and change where Americans choose to live.

A sign directs motorists to a drive-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Exeter, N.H., in February. White House officials announced on Wednesday that a new pilot program will aim to remove common barriers to vaccination for some 2 million seniors from vulnerable communities.

New Initiative By Health Insurers Aims To Help Vaccinate 2 Million Vulnerable Seniors

Officials said Wednesday that a coalition of health insurance providers will team up as part of a new "Vaccine Community Connectors" pilot program.

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