Politics

Nigerian President Faces Tough Reelection Campaign

1:06pm March 28, 2015

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

Nigerians head to the polls Saturday to vote for their new president. The incumbent Goodluck Jonathan faces former military leader, Muhammadu Buhari, who says he's tough on security and corruption.

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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, wearing sunglasses to protect an injured eye. His announced retirement should set off a scramble to replace him.

With Reid Out, Republicans See An Opportunity

8:07pm March 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Democrats argue the top Senate leader's retirement might be a good thing. But it's going to set off a scramble to replace him in one of the most hotly contested races in 2016.

Harry Reid's childhood home in Searchlight, Nev.

6 Things You Might Not Have Known About Harry Reid

6:45pm March 27, 2015

by Amita Kelly

The senator from Nevada was raised in a home built of scavenged railroad ties and with a toughness that has carried him through his life and political career.

Sen. Harry Reid Says He Won't Seek Re-Election

6:16pm March 27, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The Democratic leader later told Nevada Public Radio he was endorsing Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the Senate's No. 3 Democrat, to succeed him as minority leader when his term ends in 22 months.

What Reid Endorsing Schumer As Top Democrat Means

4:58pm March 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid is not seeking re-election in 2016, but he is leaving no room for a leadership fight. He's throwing his support to his top lieutenant and message maestro.

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. Reid said today that he won't seek re-election in 2016, adding he wants Schumer to succed him as the Democratic leader in the Senate.

Reid Backs N.Y.'s Schumer To Succeed Him As Senate Democratic Leader

4:04pm March 27, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid made the endorsement on Nevada Public Radio after saying earlier today that he won't seek re-election in 2016.

Congress tries every year to plug a loophole that would otherwise result in a 21 percent cut in Medicare doctors' pay. But it doesn't exactly always tighten its belt in the process.

Skinny Jeans, Expanded Waistlines, And A Washington 'Fix'

3:24pm March 27, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Congress has acted 17 times to prevent a cut in Medicare doctors' payments. But the so-called Doc Fix has always been like that pair of jeans you keep in your closet, hoping someday they'll fit.

Sen. Harry Reid, left, endorsed and Sen. Chuck Schumer to replace him as Democratic leader.

Politics & Government

How Senate Democrats Will Choose Their Next Leader

2:49pm March 27, 2015

by Ron Elving

Closed-door leadership elections are held on a given day, but really take place over years of interaction and commerce among caucus members. Ideology and issues are not the paramount concern.

Air War In Yemen May Come At The Expense of Coalition Against ISIS

8:00am March 27, 2015

by David Welna

Most of the members of the coalition conducting air strikes in Yemen, are also members of the U.S.-led coalition in Syria that's been waging an air campaign against the self-styled Islamic State.

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President Obama talks to David Simon, creator of The Wire.

WATCH: Obama, A 'Wire' Superfan, Talks To Show's Creator David Simon

7:38am March 27, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The president called the show "one of the greatest, not just television shows, but pieces of art in the last couple of decades." Their conversation was about the effects of the war on drugs.