Congress

Supporters of the Affordable Care Act rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on March 4. The Supreme Court is considering the case of King v. Burwell, which could determine the fate of health care subsidies for millions of people.

Republicans Don't Have A Plan Yet To Replace Obamacare Subsidies

6:03pm June 23, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

If the Supreme Court finds health care subsidies unconstitutional, conservatives will boast a win over Obamacare. But Republicans face a challenge — many of their constituents are getting subsidies.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and fellow Democratic members of Congress hold a news conference to voice their opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

How Democratic Trade Rift Could Give Rise To 'Tea Party' Of The Left

1:56pm June 18, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Intra-party turmoil could spill over into the next election, with labor groups threatening primaries against members — even those who sit in swing districts — who sided with the president.

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks to reporters on May 31 after leaving the Senate floor, where he spoke about surveillance legislation.

Politics & Government

Americans Say They Want The Patriot Act Renewed ... But Do They, Really?

6:30pm June 02, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A new poll says Americans want NSA data collection renewed. Yet another recent survey says Americans want better controls on what kind of data the government can collect. What's going on?

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Fact Check: Hillary Clinton, Those Emails And The Law

10:28pm May 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

A top Republican senator charged that Hillary Clinton "probably" broke the law with her use of private emails as secretary of state. But it's not likely to be so clear.

To study the draft Trans-Pacific Partnership language, senators have to go to the basement of the Capitol and enter a secured, soundproof room and surrender their mobile devices.

A Trade Deal Read In Secret By Only A Few (Or Maybe None)

2:16pm May 18, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

To study the draft Trans-Pacific Partnership text, senators have to go to the basement of the Capitol and enter a secured, soundproof room and surrender their cellphones.

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Dream Action Coalition Co-director Cesar Vargas, at a news conference on Capitol Hill in 2014. He wants immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children to later be allowed to serve in the military.

GOP Split Over Bill To Let Immigrants In U.S. Illegally Serve In Military

8:20pm May 13, 2015

by Juana Summers

Some members of Congress would like to allow immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally when they were children to serve. But some Republicans are threatening to hold up a key defense bill over it.

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More than 80 percent of the people getting federal subsidies to defray the cost of their monthly health insurance premiums have jobs, statistics suggest. And many are middle class.

Low, Middle Income Workers Most Vulnerable To Loss Of Obamacare Subsidies

9:00pm May 11, 2015

The Supreme Court may soon rule Obamacare subsidies illegal in about three dozen states. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Linda Blumberg of the Urban Institute about the options those states would have.

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State Sens. Warren Limmer (left) and Bill Ingebrigtsen talk in the Senate chamber. Limmer said he has been scolded for looking at his colleagues during debate before, and had "to beg forgiveness to the Senate president."

What Eye Contact — And Dogs — Can Teach Us About Civility In Politics

11:09am May 08, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

Don't look at me! In Minnesota, lawmakers are banned from making eye contact during debate. The idea is it leads to more civility. But does it? And what can animal science teach us about it?

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It's proving difficult for President Obama to win over Democrats on trade so far.

Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade

8:59am May 01, 2015

by Scott Horsley

The president is finding it tough to get Democrats on board with a Pacific trade deal. He's meeting with some who might be open to it and even going to Nike headquarters next week for an event.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is facing questions about money, access and influence while she was secretary of state.

Clinton Faces Bad Headlines And More Questions Of Scandal

3:56pm April 25, 2015

by Tamara Keith

From questions surrounding the Clinton family foundation to a congressional investigation into Benghazi, Hillary Clinton's campaign is pushing back against allegations of scandal.

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