At Koch Summit, A Freewheeling Debate Among GOP Hopefuls
Do billionaires have too much influence in both major parties? Three top Republican presidential prospects — Sens. Rand Paul, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz — say no.
Politics & Government
Tough Attorney General Pick Loretta Lynch Vies For Senate Confirmation
Lynch grew up in a state where her parents fought for the right to vote. She could become the first black woman, and the first mom, to lead the Justice Department.
A GOP Weekend, Courtesy Of The Koch Network And Citizens United
Contenders for the 2016 presidential race spoke at Saturday's Iowa Freedom Summit, and on Sunday night, Sens. Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Rand Paul will participate in a live-streamed discussion.
Closing Gitmo 'Going To Be Very Difficult,' Hagel Says
The outgoing secretary of defense conceded his handling of the Guantanamo Bay detainee issue "hasn't always made me popular in some quarters."
General Assembly Reconvenes Wednesday
The General Assembly reconvenes Wednesday following a two-week hiatus. This marks the third session in a row that Republicans have led both the House and Senate.
Huckabee Serves Up 'God, Guns' And A Dose Of Controversy
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee sees America as divided into "Bubble-ville" and "Bubba-ville," a cultural split he describes in his new book, Gods, Guns, Grits, and Gravy.
Obama's India Visit Arrives At A Moment Of Optimism
President Obama arrives in India Saturday to visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NPR's Scott Simon talks to India correspondent Julie McCarthy about what the trip means for U.S.-India relations.
Obama To Cut Short India Visit For Stop In Saudi Arabia
The president will shave one day from the planned three-day visit to India to make room in his schedule to visit the new Saudi king in Riyadh.
5 Surprises From President Obama's YouTube Interviews
The president didn't stray far from his talking points, but the questions were surprisingly candid anyway.
Senate Says Climate Change Real, But Not Really Our Fault
The brand new chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. Roger Wicker was the only senator to vote against calling climate change "real and not a hoax."