Politics

Charges Of Sexual Impropriety Upends Congress

6:43pm December 08, 2017

by Susan Davis

Three members of Congress resigned in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations in three days capping an extraordinary week on Capitol Hill. The reckoning over sexual harassment has upended Congress.

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Not All Politicians Accused Of Sexual Misbehavior Forced From Office

5:28pm December 08, 2017

Several members of Congress announced their resignations this week over allegations of sexual harassment. President Trump continues to back Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faces accusations of inappropriate sexual conduct with teenagers.

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Sexual Harassment Charges Put Politicians On Defensive

5:28pm December 08, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with political commentators, E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and Guy Benson is the Political Editor of Townhall.com about the response of politicians as they deal with charges of sexual misbehavior.

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Transgender Woman Runs For Massachusetts Congressional Seat

5:28pm December 08, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Alexandra Chandler. She's a transgender woman and a former intelligence analyst at the Pentagon. Now, she's running for Congress. She hopes to represent the 3rd district of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives.

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GOP Congresswoman On Sexual Assault

5:28pm December 08, 2017

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee about the issue of sexual harassment. She wants the names of members of Congress who has used hush funds to cover-up harassment allegations to be released.

White House deputy national security adviser Dina Powell is expected to leave the Trump administration early next year.

Deputy National Security Adviser Dina Powell To Leave The White House

5:10pm December 08, 2017

by Tamara Keith

The White House announced that Powell, who has played a key role in Middle East policy, will be leaving the administration early next year.

House Speaker Paul Ryan administers the House oath of office to Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, during a mock ceremony in January. Farenthold reached a private 2015 settlement for $84,000 with his former communications director over sexual harassment alle

Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over

4:56pm December 08, 2017

by Susan Davis

Two additional congressmen are facing allegations of sexual harassment and calls to step down from the House of Representatives.

A Palestinian protester throws back a tear gas canister that was fired by Israeli soldiers during clashes on the Israeli border after a protest against President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Palestinian President Says U.S. No Longer Qualified To Broker Peace Talks

4:08pm December 08, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

President Mahmoud Abbas said Friday the U.S. is not qualified to sponsor the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians because of President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

President Trump is boasting of economic growth, but how much credit does he deserve?

FACT CHECK: President Trump's Record On Jobs And Stocks

3:45pm December 08, 2017

by Scott Horsley

President Trump bragged this week about job gains and a rising stock market. So what are the facts?

Embattled Minnesota Sen. Al Franken Speaks On His Political Future From The Senate Floor

Politics & Government

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

3:15pm December 08, 2017

Resignations, investigations and … taxes.