How To Oust A House Speaker (Hint: Don't Even Try)
Some conservative representatives in the House are unhappy with House Speaker John Boehner and they want to replace him. Can they do it?
Politics & Government
Politics Roundup: From Iowa To Hillary Clinton's Email Account
Potential Republican presidential candidates showed off in Iowa this weekend, while Hillary Clinton — the presumptive Democratic candidate — dealt with a bubbling controversy over her private email account. A bump in the road? Or is it yet another scandal involving a Clinton?
Clintons Face Scrutiny Ahead Of Hillary's Campaign Announcement
As the country awaits a decision on a possible 2016 presidential run, Hillary and former president Bill Clinton are forced to defend decisions involving donations and Hillary's email practices.
GOP Hopefuls Do A Balancing Act At Ag Summit
A parade of Republican presidential hopefuls took turns blasting the Obama administration but showed their differences on energy subsidies at the Iowa Agriculture Summit in Des Moines Saturday.
More Jobs, Less Inflation Drive Down 'Misery' — So Where's The Joy?
With unemployment dropping, the "misery index" is at its lowest level in more than 50 years. So why aren't Americans feeling cheerful? Economists say meager wages and big debts are still problems.
Clinton, White House Play Delicate Dance As Emails Await Release
Questions about Hillary Clinton's reliance on a private email account when she was secretary of state will dog the likely presidential hopeful — and the administration she worked for — for months.
Source: Justice Dept. Prepares To Charge N.J. Sen. Menendez With Corruption
It is alleged the Democrat did political favors for a friend and donor; it's not clear when charges will be filed. In a press conference Friday night, Menendez said he'd always acted lawfully.
Obama Returns To Selma For 50th Anniversary Of Historic March
The president will speak in Selma, Ala., on Saturday, a half-century after civil rights marchers were beaten and tear-gassed by state troopers.
Russian Democracy Activist Says Nemtsov's Death A Major Turning Point
The murder of high-profile Russian democracy activist Boris Nemtsov has sent a chill through the Russian pro-democracy movement, says Leonid Gozman. The longtime reform proponent tells NPR's Melissa Block he sees Nemtsov's death last week as a major turning point.
House Panel Questions Gen. Campbell About Readiness Of Afghan Force
Congress wants to know whether the U.S. military tried to hide problems with the Afghan military force. Afghans are leading the fight against the Taliban — with U.S. troops mostly in the background.