One-Third Of Congressional Districts Could Be Affected By Supreme Court Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling expected Monday could dramatically remake the partisan makeup of the next Congress ahead of the 2016 elections.
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How Key Republicans Helped Obama To Biggest Week Of His Second Term
Their role in moving major issues in the president's direction — from health care and trade to same-sex marriage and the Confederate flag — was remarkable.
Obama Administration To Shift Ransom-For-Hostages Rules
While the Obama administration maintains it will not negotiate with terrorists, it will allow families to negotiate on their own for release of loved ones.
Republicans Don't Have A Plan Yet To Replace Obamacare Subsidies
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.
How Democratic Trade Rift Could Give Rise To 'Tea Party' Of The Left
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.
Americans Say They Want The Patriot Act Renewed ... But Do They, Really?
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?
Fact Check: Hillary Clinton, Those Emails And The Law
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.
A Trade Deal Read In Secret By Only A Few (Or Maybe None)
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.
GOP Split Over Bill To Let Immigrants In U.S. Illegally Serve In Military
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.
Low, Middle Income Workers Most Vulnerable To Loss Of Obamacare Subsidies
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.