Politics & Government

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Bill Clinton and U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin work the grill during Harkin's annual fundraising steak fry in Indianola, Iowa, on Sunday.

Hillary Clinton Keeps Iowa Crowd Guessing About Her Presidential Plans

5:10pm September 16, 2014

by Don Gonyea

Clinton, who says she hasn't yet decided on a 2016 presidential run, was in Iowa Sunday for the first time since she lost the 2008 caucuses to Barack Obama. She attended Sen. Tom Harkin's steak fry.

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The Saltire, the flag of Scotland, flies near the Union Jack in Gretna in Scotland. Some economists say Thursday's vote on Scotland's independence could have wide-ranging economic impacts.

Like It Or Not, Scotland's Drama May Hit Your Wallet

4:37pm September 16, 2014

by Marilyn Geewax

Some economists say Thursday's vote on Scotland's independence could have wide-ranging economic impacts. They fear that a breakaway from the U.K. could trigger another global financial upheaval.

Supporters and opponents of Texas's controversial abortion law gathered Friday afternoon outside the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in downtown New Orleans. Emily Horne (left) is a legislative associate with Texas Right to Life, a group that lobbied for the

Opponents Spar In Court Over Texas Clinics That Do Abortions

4:36pm September 16, 2014

by Carrie Feibel

Three federal judges heard arguments Friday over whether a Texas law that would, in effect, shutter 11 health clinics that perform abortions puts an undue burden on women.

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How To Measure Success Against The New Monster In The Middle East?

3:06pm September 16, 2014

by Ron Elving

Most Americans are far from clear as to what this "ISIL" monster is, other than a few shadowy, portentous figures on disturbing videotapes.

Members of the anti-war activist group CodePink interrupt a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (left) and Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Dempsey Says If Needed He Would Recommend Ground Forces In Iraq

2:57pm September 16, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a Senate panel he supports the president's plan to combat Islamic State militants but that if it proved necessary, he would recommend U.S. ground forces.

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Tommy Boggs, Influential Lobbyist, Dies At 73

1:44pm September 16, 2014

by Peter Overby

Boggs changed the lobbying profession by recognizing how power in Washington was becoming more diffuse.

Workers unload medical supplies to fight the Ebola epidemic from a USAID cargo flight in Harbel, Liberia, in August.

Obama To Announce Buildup In U.S. Efforts To Fight Ebola

9:43am September 16, 2014

by Scott Horsley

The U.S. military plans to establish a medical base in Liberia to help stop the Ebola epidemic. It will build 1,700 new treatment beds and train up to 500 health care workers every week.

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Poll Shows Hagan Leading Tillis In Close Race

4:47am September 16, 2014

A new poll finds U.S. Senator Kay Hagan with a four point lead over her Republican challenger Thom Tillis.

Changing Tack, GOP Candidates Support Over-The-Counter Birth Control

2:32pm September 15, 2014

by Mara Liasson

A string of Republican Senate candidates are getting behind over-the-counter birth control, a move that could draw women voters.

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Wendy Davis Tells Of Her Own Difficult Abortions In 'Forgetting'

1:21pm September 15, 2014

by NPR Staff

A champion of abortion rights, the Texas gubernatorial candidate reveals she terminated two of her pregnancies — once because her life was endangered.

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