House GOP Budget Sets Stage For Showdown With The President
House Republicans unveiled a draft budget Tuesday, aimed at balancing spending with revenues over the next decade without raising taxes.
Politics & Government
France, Germany, Italy Defy U.S. In Joining China-Led Development Bank
The three nations said they would join the fledging Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which is largely funded by China. But the U.S. sees the new bank as a rival to the World Bank.
U.N. Peacekeeping Behind The Curve Technologically, Experts Say
The Obama administration describes U.N. peacekeeping as a "growth industry," but experts warn that troops and police sent to global hotspots are "way behind the curve" when it comes to technology.
Ukraine Finance Minister On Rebuilding The Economy In The Midst Of War
NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Ukraine Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko about strengthening and rebuilding Ukraine's economy. She took her position just a few months ago.
Netanyahu Hopes To Win 4th Term In Israeli Election
Polls are now closed in Israel's parliamentary elections. NPR's Emily Harris says that voter turnout was a little higher than expected Tuesday.
Secret Service Director Grilled About Agency Scandals In House Hearing
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy faced tough questions about a string of agency embarrassments before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Tuesday.
Secret Service Director Tells Panel: 'This Is My First Test'
Answering pointed questions about new claims of misconduct by his agents, Joseph Clancy says he had a "good stern talk" with his staff about why he wasn't told about it sooner.
Tweets: Under Pressure — Service Director Testifies
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy takes to Capitol Hill and faces tough questions about the agency's latest scandal.
Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock Resigns Amid Spending Questions
The 33-year-old Republican had come under heavy scrutiny. In a statement, he said that "the constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction."
Why Federal Budgets Aren't What You Think They Are
Congressional Republicans' budget is expected to be released Tuesday, but a federal budget is not really a budget at all.