Ethics Complaint Points To Governor's Business Dealings
An advocacy group says it's filing an ethics complaint against Governor Pat McCrory. The complaint is related to potential conflicts of interest in the governor's business dealings.
Politics & Government
Gearing Up For Another Season Of Campaign Reporting
Political reporters are gearing up for a long, vicious presidential campaign in 2016. But has coverage gotten worse over the years? NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Politico media watcher Dylan Byers.
California's Brown On Governing: 'Practice Tends To Make More Perfect'
Jerry Brown was inaugurated this month for his second term as governor of California — his second second term. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the 34th and 39th governor about the issues facing his state.
Keystone Supporters Hope Amendments Will Soften Pipeline Opposition
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to make the Keystone XL pipeline the first order of business in the new term. One week in, however, the bill is still a long way from passing.
House OKs Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Obama Veto Threat
The vote came hours after Nebraska's Supreme Court cleared the way for the controversial pipeline. The GOP-controlled Senate is also considering legislation to approve the pipeline.
Still Just A Bill: Why Being Senate Bill 1 Doesn't Guarantee Success
The prestige of being S-1, like the Keystone XL legislation, conveys a sense of priority and urgency. But the history of past bills designated as such is rather mixed.
Congressional Republicans Take Another Swing At Obamacare
The House passed a bill Thursday that would make a change in the Affordable Care Act. It would raise the law's definition of full-time work from 30 hours to 40 hours a week.
Sen. Barbara Boxer Won't Seek 5th Term In Senate
The California Democrat's announcement ends speculation about her political future. Boxer, 74, had been a favorite to retain her seat; she said she would work to ensure it remains with her party.
Kirby Delauter, Who Didn't Want His Name In A News Story, Apologizes
The Frederick County, Md., council member was the subject of a tongue-in-cheek editorial by the Frederick News-Post after he said the newspaper couldn't use his name in a story without permission.