As Governors Eye The White House, Home Takes A Back Seat
Governing is messy, but slumping approval ratings for hopefuls like Scott Walker and Chris Christie likely won't have much impact on the presidential contest.
Politics & Government
#TBT: With Year To Go In White House, First Lady Runs For Senate
It was almost unthinkable at the time, but Hillary Clinton wouldn't be where she is today without taking the bold chance on running for a U.S. Senate seat in a state where she never lived.
After 5-Month Delay, Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch For Attorney General
After a long delay and a lot of partisan rancor, much of which had nothing to do with her, the Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch to be the next attorney general. She could be sworn in as early as Monday.
Clinton Foundation Linked To Russian Effort To Buy Uranium Company
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Jo Becker of The New York Times about Russia's foray into the U.S. uranium market and how the Clinton Foundation may have facilitated and benefited from it.
Greensboro Native Lynch Gets "No" Vote From NC Senators
Triad native Loretta Lynch was confirmed Thursday to serve as the nation's Attorney General.
Lawmakers Urge Boehner To Act On Obama's Use Of Force Request
Two months after Congress held hearings on President Obama's proposal for an authorization of military force against the self-declared Islamic State, Congress has done precisely nothing.
Should The Government Get Out Of The Air Traffic Control Business?
Efforts to replace air traffic control's aging radar-based system have been stuck in the Federal Aviation Administration's bureaucracy and lacked funding from Congress.
Will New Retirement Rules Protect Americans From Wall Street?
Proposed federal rules are designed to make sure that financial advisers put their clients' interests ahead of their own. But experts worry that loopholes may weaken those consumer protections.
Looming Budget Cuts Pit National Guard Against The Army
In Washington state, a friendly family rivalry is taking place at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord as the National Guard and active Army lobby to protect their interests against deep budget cuts.
Man Who Shot Reagan Seeks Release From Mental Hospital
John Hinckley Jr.'s lawyer says he has been in full remission from psychosis and major depression for at least 20 years and should be allowed to live full time with his elderly mother.