Who is DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith?
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a former Justice Department prosecutor to investigate two criminal cases involved former-President Donald Trump.
Politics & Government
Democrats dissect why Stacey Abrams lost her bid for governor
For many Democrats, Georgia symbolizes the party's future. But former Representative Stacey Abrams just lost her bid for governor, and Democrats are starting to dissect what happened.
Tim Moore poised to win record 5th term as NC House speaker
Speaker Tim Moore is again the choice of North Carolina state House Republicans to lead the chamber for the next two years after an internal vote on Friday that should bring him history-making long
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as a party leader. Here's who might replace her
Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she'll end her run as the top House Democrat
Nancy Pelosi's decision marks the end of an era for Democrats, and triggers a search for a new generation of leadership for her caucus.
Remembering Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who would have turned 97 this weekend
In this week's StoryCorps, memories of Robert Kennedy's assassination from the busboy who cradled the senator the night he was shot in 1968.
Biden administration moves to shield the Saudi crown prince in journalist's killing
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ellen Knickmeyer of The Associated Press about the administration's attempt to shield Saudi Arabia's leader from a lawsuit over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
News brief: Twitter resignations, who will replace Pelosi?, Ticketmaster criticism
There are mass resignations at Twitter after Musk's ultimatum. Pelosi's historic leadership will end — who's lining up to succeed her? Congress is involved in the Ticketmaster-Taylor Swift fiasco.
2 new Ted Kennedy biographies are not just for Boomers but for voters of all ages
Two books about the late senator are out. John Farrell's book is called, Ted Kennedy: A Life. Neal Gabler's book is titled, Against the Wind: Edward Kennedy and the Rise of Conservatism, 1976-2009.
Speaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks.