Politics & Government
McCain Services To Include Past Presidents, But Not Trump
Former McCain campaign chairman Rick Davis outlined five days of tributes and memorials to McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81.
Fox News Hasn't Always Shared Robert Driscoll's Credentials With Its Viewers
Fox News has repeatedly gone to former Justice Department official Robert Driscoll to comment on the Russia investigations, but what viewers don't hear is that he's also the attorney for Maria Butina, the suspected Russian spy charged with criminal counts.
Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Resolution To Rename Senate Office Building For McCain
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is introducing a resolution to rename the Russell Senate Office Building after the late Sen. John McCain. Russell has been criticized for his anti-civil rights record.
Student Loan Watchdog Quits, Says Trump Administration 'Turned Its Back' On Borrowers
The nation's student loan watchdog has resigned from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing that its current leadership has undermined efforts to protect student borrowers.
U.S. And Mexico Reach Trade Deal; Trump Wants To Drop NAFTA Name
The Trump administration has forged a tentative pact with Mexico on the North American Free Trade Agreement. The next step is to get Canada re-engaged in the talks.
How Recent Shootings In Florida Are Affecting Politics And Policy In The State
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Steve Bousquet, Tallahassee bureau chief for the Tampa Bay Times about the shooting at a video-game event on Sunday and the ways in which gun violence is impacting politics in the state.
Both Of Arizona's Senate Seats Are Now In Question
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts as Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday — setting up the race to replace departing Republican Sen. Jeff Flake.
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth On Her First Meeting With Sen. John McCain
Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth tells NPR's Ailsa Chang about meeting Sen. John McCain for the first time when she was a wounded veteran in Walter Reed Medical Center. McCain died Saturday at 81.
How Sen. John McCain And Sarah Palin Changed The Republican Party
The late Sen. John McCain pulled Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin out of obscurity as his running mate in 2008. She helped usher in a revolution inside the Republican Party that left McCain's approach behind.