Attorney General: Republican Legislature "Extremists"
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper says the next gubernatorial election will be a time for Democrats to take the state back from what he called "extremists."
Politics & Government
Boehner: House GOP 'Ready To Work With The President'
The House speaker said Congress "ought to give the president what he's asking for" but also expressed skepticism, saying the White House plan to defeat Islamic State militants doesn't go far enough.
A New Brand Of Paul Gains Support In Iowa
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul has already made significant inroads in Iowa as he explores a presidential bid. Supporters say it's because he builds on his father's work but stays his own person.
Opinion Pages Offer Support On Plan To Combat Islamic State
Editorials in major U.S. dailies signaled cautious backing of President Obama's plan to broaden an American-led offensive against the insurgency.
WATCH: Carney, McCain Spar On CNN Over ISIS Strategy
The former White House press secretary went toe to toe with the Republican senator after President Obama's address to the nation about the Islamic State.
Missouri Lawmakers Override Vetoes On Abortion, Guns
The state is set to expand gun rights and establish a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions after lawmakers overruled vetoes by Gov. Jay Nixon.
Congress Will Eventually Vote On Force Against Islamist Militants
Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Mike Rogers talks to Steve Inskeep about whether Congress will authorize military action against militant members of the Islamic State.
Islamic State Is A Serious Threat To U.S. Interests, Rubio Says
President Obama has laid out his strategy for dealing with militant members of the Islamic State. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Sen. Marco Rubio for his reaction.
NC Voting Law Prevents 400 Primary Votes From Being Counted
North Carolina's new voting law prevented hundreds of people from having their ballots counted during the May 2014 primary.
President Obama To Outline Strategy For Confronting ISIS
In a prime-time address on Wednesday night, President Obama is expected to frame the threat posed by the Islamic State and outline his strategy for "degrading and ultimately destroying the terrorist group." The speech comes as domestic public opinion on intervention has changed markedly in the wake of the beheading of two American journalists.