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David Chipman, pictured in September 2019, is scheduled to have his confirmation hearing for ATF director on Wednesday 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.

For children, the risk of serious consequences from COVID-19 is the same magnitude as the risk they face from the flu. But for parents, experts say, it's a matter of perspective.

Children's Risk Of Serious Illness From COVID-19 Is As Low As It Is For The Flu

Though the odds are comparable, many parents worry more about the less familiar disease. New mask guidelines have heightened anxiety. Experts explain the actual versus perceived risks of severe COVID.

On the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in northwest Montana, many tribal members don't have a way to reliably get into town and vote during elections, nor do their homes have mail service to send in an absentee ballot.

Advocates Fear Montana's New Ballot Law Could Harm Voters Who Struggle To Be Heard

Montana now prohibits anyone who receives a monetary benefit from collecting sealed absentee ballots. Advocates worry that could affect Native Americans and residents of assisted living centers.

Belarusian police detain journalist Roman Protasevich (center) in Minsk, Belarus, on March 26, 2017. On Sunday, Protasevich was arrested after his international flight was diverted to Belarus.

3 Reasons Why The Arrest Of A Journalist By Belarus Is Troubling

The arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich, who was seized from a flight that was forced down by Belarusian authorities, is being called an act of state terrorism and air piracy.

Harold Harrington is a master plumber and is among the tens of thousands of residents of Flint, Mich., whose contaminated drinking water cast a spotlight on a threat faced by communities across the United States.

President Biden Wants To Replace All Lead Pipes. Flint Has Lessons To Share

Flint has been synonymous with lead in drinking water. The city's experience replacing lead pipes shows the promise and challenges of the Biden proposal to get rid of all the country's lead pipes.

Experts hope a new insurance provision included in the recent stimulus package could help stem rising maternal mortality in the U.S. Each year, about 700 American women die due to pregnancy, childbirth or subsequent complications.

With Black Women At Highest Risk of Maternal Death, Some States Extending Medicaid

The U.S. is the only industrialized nation where the rate of pregnancy-related deaths is rising. Experts say one way to save lives is making sure new mothers don't lose their health insurance.

People walk through George Floyd Square after shots were fired on the one year anniversary of Floyd's murder in Minneapolis, Minn. The intersection was disrupted by gunfire just hours before it was to be the site of a family-friendly street festival.

1 Person Shot Near The Site Of George Floyd's Murder On The Anniversary Of His Death

Minneapolis Police say the individual's wound is believed to be non-life threatening. Witnesses told police a suspect vehicle left the area "at a high rate of speed."

A man holds a Black Lives Matter flag during a March protest in St. Paul, Minn. Support for Black Lives Matter surged after protests following George Floyd's death. Activists charge that disparaging posts targeting BLM are part of an overall effort to undermine the movement and its message.

Black Lives Matter Fights Disinformation To Keep The Movement Strong

Calls for racial justice and an end to police brutality still fill social media platforms a year after George Floyd's murder. But Black Lives Matter says posts targeting it are full of disinformation.

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine, seen here in 2019, announced Tuesday that Washington is suing Amazon for alleged antitrust violations.

D.C. Sues Amazon, Accusing It Of Inflating Prices And Abusing Its Monopoly

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine takes issue with Amazon's policies for third-party sellers that prevent them from selling products for lower prices elsewhere.

About 400,000 more women than men have left the workforce since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. They shoulder the bulk of caregiving duties, which are especially difficult if employers are not supportive.

Women Left Their Jobs To Be Caregivers. A Business Coalition Wants Companies To Help

More women than men left the workforce during the pandemic, many because they had to care for children. A business council wants companies to take the lead in expanding child care and elder care.

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