Kavanaugh Confirmation Likely
The likely confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court cements a conservative majority on the court and fulfills a long-held Republican goal.
Politics & Government
How Trump Got His Fortune
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Tim O'Brien about Donald Trump's fortune. O'Brien is the executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion and author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being The Donald.
Senators Say Yes To Kavanaugh
The few U.S. senators who appeared to waver on confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court have made their feelings known.
Senate To Vote On Kavanaugh
Brett Kavanaugh secured enough votes for his confirmation to the Supreme Court and the Senate is expected to narrowly approve him Saturday. The bitter political fight shifts now to the midterms.
West Virginia Anti-Kavanaugh Protester On Manchin
NPR's Scott Simon asks Kayla Wilson, in Washington this week protesting Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, about her feelings now that he's all but assured to be confirmed.
'Washington Post' Columnist Megan McArdle On Kavanaugh
NPR's Scott Simon asks Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle for her take on the situation surrounding Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.
The Russia Investigations: The New Era Of Foreign Threats
A week's worth of troubling reports about foreign intelligence exploits suggest the danger to U.S. democracy is getting more serious.
It's Been 25 Years Since The Federal Gas Tax Went Up
The tax remains 18.4 cents a gallon. Yet, the cost of building and maintaining roads, bridges and transit keeps going up — leaving the highway trust fund running on empty.
Feds Move To Take Paul Manafort's Trump Tower Condo
Federal prosecutors announced their intention to seize the property as soon as Oct. 20. The condo is one of several properties the former Trump campaign chairman agreed to forfeit last month.
Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh's Bid Before Confirmation Vote
As the Senate advanced Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, demonstrators remained determined in their opposition, showing support for the women who have accused the judge of sexual misconduct.