Carson, Rubio To Flank Trump In Next GOP Debate
The main debate will feature 10 candidates with Donald Trump and Ben Carson at center stage next Wednesday. Meanwhile, four candidates will face off in the undercard debate.
Politics & Government
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Visits Moscow In First Trip Since War Began
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has visited Moscow in his first trip outside his country since the war began there nearly five years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Russia's military intervention in Syria will lead to a political solution, which will keep Assad in power.
Obama Shares Plans To Tackle Heroin Epidemic In West Virginia
President Obama traveled to West Virginia to talk about prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction Wednesday.
What Is Joe Biden Thinking?
His political instincts, his ability to make a critical decision, told him not to run. And he listened.
Many Alabama Lawmakers Use Personal Email To Conduct Official Business
Turns out Hillary Clinton isn't the only government official with an email issue. Many state lawmakers use personal accounts to do official business, including those in Alabama.
Welcome To West Virginia, Obama — In 2 Pictures
President Obama is slated to speak in West Virginia Wednesday afternoon, but protesters were lining up hours beforehand — and their welcome wasn't exactly hospitable.
Rep. Dent: Paul Ryan Must Explain 'Mathematical Reality' Of Speaker Race
Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan has announced he is open to serving as speaker of the house. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rep. Charlie Dent, a Pennsylvania Republican, about the future of the House.
Why Biden Didn't Run, By The Numbers
There are plenty of ways to explain why Biden isn't running. Polling, endorsements and fundraising are three good ones.
More Than 100 Police Chiefs And Prosecutors Unite To Cut Prison Population
"Our experience has been ... that you really can reduce crime and incarceration at the same time," says Ronal Serpas of the new group, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime and Incarceration.
Paul Ryan Sort Of Joins The House Speaker Race
After a week and a half of mounting pressure, Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan announced he is open to serving as Speaker of the House after all — but with conditions: his fractured Republican caucus must unite behind him before he enters the race. Attention will now focus on a group of several dozen conservatives who will need to decide this week whether to back Ryan.