Politics & Government

Senate's Highway Trust Fund Bill Sets Up Conflict With The House

8:07am July 30, 2014

by Brian Naylor

A short-term fix for the nearly empty Highway Trust Fund is a step closer to President Obama's desk. Congress has been talking about the long-term problems with the construction account, but the two chambers have not agreed on a long-term solution.

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A letter from Warren G. Harding to his lover, Carrie Fulton Phillips, dated Jan. 24, 1916.

Forget Tea Pot Dome: Harding's Love Letters Make For A New Steamy Scandal

7:50pm July 29, 2014

by Don Gonyea

The Library of Congress has released the rather racy love letters that former President Warren G. Harding sent to his mistress, Carrie Fulton Phillips.

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The Great Blue Hope: Michelle Nunn Tries The Improbable In Ga.

7:31pm July 29, 2014

by Greg Allen

Georgia hasn't elected a Democrat to statewide office for over a decade, but Senate candidate Michelle Nunn is the most viable hope the party's had in a long time.

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Politics & Government

The New SuperPAC That Spends Big So That Others Spend Less

7:31pm July 29, 2014

by Jacob Goldstein

A new SuperPAC aims to reduce the influence of big money in politics — and it's starting by raising millions of dollars, in part from wealthy donors.

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After 5 Weeks Of Haggling, Congress Inks Bipartisan VA Bill

7:40pm July 28, 2014

by Quil Lawrence

Congress has reached a bipartisan deal to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, after nearly two months of tense negotiations.

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The Week In Politics: Progress On Upgrading VA Health System

1:52pm July 28, 2014

by Ron Elving

Congress has a number of big pieces of legislation to deal with before leaving on its annual summer recess. The Highway Trust Fund, border security and the VA are all on the to-do list.

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Conservative Rep. DesJarlais Faces Primary Challenge In Tennessee

11:40am July 26, 2014

by Blake Farmer

One of the most conservative members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, is defending his seat against state Sen. Jim Tracy, who is making the most of the incumbent's personal scandals.

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Montana Senator Comes Under Fire For Plagiarism Allegations

6:22pm July 24, 2014

by Audie Cornish

Sen. John Walsh of Montana was appointed to his seat, and he's preparing to face voters for the first time. The Democrat's bid will be complicated by plagiarism allegations.

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A Strange Political Dustup Clouds Kansas Governor's Future

11:40am July 24, 2014

by Jim McLean

An open revolt among moderate Kansas Republicans has clouded Gov. Sam Brownback's re-election hopes and focused national attention on the tax-cutting experiment at the heart of his "red-state model."

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Rubio Interview Sparks Heated Comments On Immigration, Economy

7:51am July 23, 2014

Steve Inskeep talks to Amy Walter of Cook Political Report about the social media response to his two-part interview with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.

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