Sen. Robert Menendez Indicted On Corruption Charges
Sen. Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted on corruption charges. These are the first criminal charges brought against a sitting U.S. Senator in seven years.
Politics & Government
Justice Department Won't Charge IRS' Lois Lerner With Criminal Contempt
At issue is whether the former IRS official waived her Fifth Amendment rights when she made an opening statement proclaiming her innocence over the agency's targeting of conservative groups.
Indiana Law: Sorting Fact From Fiction From Politics
The culture wars are always percolating beneath the surface in presidential politics. And as is often the case in controversies, the facts have become muddled and conflated.
Watchdog Groups File Complaints Against Likely Candidates
Two liberal groups say some politicians have crossed the legal line that defines a candidacy in campaign finance law, even though they haven't declared anything yet.
Arkansas Governor Asks Lawmakers For Changes To 'Religious Freedom' Bill
Lawmakers passed the bill Tuesday. A similar Indiana measure sparked a backlash. Critics say it allows businesses to refuse service to gays and lesbians. Supporters say it bolsters religious freedom.
Elizabeth Warren On Hillary Clinton And Running For President
In an interview with NPR's Here & Now, the darling of the left again denies any interest herself. But her politics — and followers — will have an influence.
Activists Stop Paying Their Student Loans
Students who say their for-profit college degrees are worthless took their "debt strike" to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday.
Iranian Nuclear Talks Continue Past Deadline
Six world powers and Iran will extend their deadline by a day to form a preliminary nuclear agreement.
Opposition Candidate Defeats Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
Former military leader Mohammadu Buhari has become the first opposition candidate to win a Nigerian presidential election.
Clinton Seeks A 'New Relationship' With The Press
Some of Hillary Clinton's most vocal critics are from those in the media. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to correspondent Mara Liasson about Clinton's evolving relationship with the press.