Governing

A watchdog group contends that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley violated the Hatch Act for retweeting a political message from the president.

Ethics Group Says U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's Retweet Violated A Federal Law

5:48pm June 27, 2017

by Mollie Simon

Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, retweeted President Trump's support for a political candidate. CREW says that violated a law that bans federal employees from political activity.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., talks to reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday about his decision to delay a vote on the GOP health care bill.

Senate GOP Leaders Push Off Health Care Vote Until After July 4th

4:33pm June 27, 2017

by Arnie Seipel

President Trump invited Senate Republicans to the White House to continue work on the issue. The bill is expected to undergo changes before a vote in mid-July.

President Donald Trump, center, speaks as first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence listen at the Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, June 22, 2017.

Politics & Government

What Would Human Resources Do?: Some Advice For Trump As He Recruits And Staffs Up

8:06am June 25, 2017

by Vanessa Romo

Between President Trump being a newcomer to D.C. and a swirl of chaos, the White House is lagging behind other administrations in hiring. But experts NPR spoke to have some tips.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks with then- U.S. President Barack Obama in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang province on Sept. 5, 2016, in the midst of last year's presidential race.

Trump Asks 'Why No Action?' Amid Questions About Obama's Response To Russian Meddling

6:58pm June 24, 2017

The president tweeted Saturday evening questioning his predecessor's response after a bombshell Washington Post report about the previous administration's decision-making about how to counter Russia.

Laura Galante: Are All Of Us Vulnerable To Fake News?

9:24am June 23, 2017

by NPR/TED Staff

Technology allows us to choose information to support our beliefs. In this new reality, cybersecurity expert Laura Galante says, it's easier for foreign governments to influence public opinion.

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., speaks to the media about the Senate Republican health care bill proposal on Thursday.

Senate Health Care Bill Could Be In Jeopardy As Conservatives Announce Opposition

4:46pm June 22, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Sens. Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Ron Johnson and Mike Lee all say they oppose the bill in its current form, though they're open to negotiating. Republicans can afford to lose only two votes.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, joined by other Republican senators, meets with reporters following a closed-door strategy session at the Capitol on Tuesday.

Senate Republicans Reveal Long-Awaited Affordable Care Act Repeal Bill

4:45pm June 22, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Senate's long-awaited "Better Care Reconciliation Act" was written largely in secret, with even many Senate Republicans unaware of what was in it.

House Oversight and Government Reform ranking member Elijah Cummings speaks with other Democrats at a Jan. 9 news conference to call for an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Politics & Government

Democrats Seek Records On Jared Kushner As Administration Tries To Stifle Oversight

7:54pm June 21, 2017

by Peter Overby

"This is nonsense," Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote to President Trump earlier this month, regarding the administration's narrow view of oversight.

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Democrat Jon Ossoff Hopes Suburban Atlanta District Finally Elects Non-Republican

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by Don Gonyea

This suburban Atlanta congressional district usually elects Republicans. But in what has become the single most expensive Congressional race in U.S. history, Democrat Jon Ossoff hopes to change that.

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Authorization For The Use Of Military Force Could Be Up For Update In Senate

6:15pm June 20, 2017

by David Welna

For years, members of Congress were unwilling to update the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force that legalized most post-9/11 overseas operations. Now, the Senate could consider it.

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