Governing

No Government Shutdown Likely; Here's What's In The Spending Bill

2:07pm December 16, 2015

by Susan Davis

House Speaker Paul Ryan looks like he will avoid what would've been a government shutdown at midnight with a massive $1.1 trillion spending package. But he had to appeal to Democrats to do it.

NPR is keeping track of how long each candidate speaks during Tuesday's debate.

The Debate Clock: Cruz Talks The Most

11:15pm December 15, 2015

by Barbara Sprunt

Curious to see who spoke the most in Tuesday night's GOP debate? So were we. NPR kept track of how long every candidate spoke - interruptions and all - during the debate.

Justice Stephen Breyer On What The Court Does Behind Closed Doors, And Hamilton

2:51pm December 13, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joined the NPR Politics podcast to talk about his 'unusual' jobs, his increasing focus on global law and, yes, the musical.

National

Connecticut Governor Wants To Bar People On Watch Lists From Buying Guns

9:17pm December 10, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Criticizing Congress' lack of action, Gov. Dannel Malloy says he will sign an executive order. The move comes in direct response to the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif.

In Trumpian Style, White House Press Secretary Calls Out Trump's 'Fake Hair'

7:28pm December 08, 2015

by Mara Liasson

Call it Combovergate. When Josh Earnest took a shot at Donald Trump's hair, NPR's Mara Liasson wanted to know what that had to do with whether Trump is running a serious campaign.

A Potential Act Of Terrorism Tests A President — And Americans' Nerves

8:24am December 06, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

As the U.S. investigates a shooting in California as "an act of terrorism," President Obama will address the nation Sunday night in what will be just his third speech from the Oval Office.

National

Two Sides Come Together On Gun Research Funding

7:54am December 06, 2015

Rachel speaks with former congressman Jay Dickey and Dr. Mark Rosenberg, president of The Task Force for Global Health, about the lack of funding gun research.

National

President Obama Delivers A Rare Oval Office Address

7:54am December 06, 2015

The president will address the nation on the threat of terrorism after recent shootings. Rachel Martin speaks with National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson about what the President might say.

Free Enterprise Lens Opens Climate Change Conversation For Conservatives

7:57am December 05, 2015

Former congressman Bob Inglis became passionate about climate change while in Congress. He tells NPR's Scott Simon there's a way to make fixing climate change palatable to his party: make it about the power of free enterprise.

Queue Listen Now

Prices for both gasoline and natural gas have fallen this year. An AT&T employee fills up his company van in San Diego last month.

More Jobs, Cheaper Gas And Rising Stocks Help The Economy Look Up

6:45am December 05, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The U.S. economy turned up encouraging signs for most Americans. Workers can now find more jobs, and drive to them using cheaper gas. And retirement accounts are getting a boost from rising stocks.