Netanyahu In Washington For Controversial Speech To Congress
"The move has created bad blood between Netanyahu and Obama, and relations between the two countries have suffered," NPR's Jackie Northam reports.
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Sen. Mikulski, In Public Office Since 1976, Won't Seek Re-Election
Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland is the longest-serving woman in Congress. She was first elected to the House in 1976, and 10 years later, was elected to the Senate.
After Weeks Of Controversy, Netanyahu Takes The Podium Before Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking before Congress this morning, in a much anticipated and controversial address. David Greene discusses the speech with NPR's Michele Kelemen.
Supreme Court To Weigh Power Of Redistricting Commissions
Although the court has viewed gerrymandering of legislative districts as a practice that deprives citizens of fair representation, it's also thrown up its hands when it comes to policing the practice.
Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Congress' Longest-Serving Woman, To Retire
The Maryland Democrat has served in the Senate since 1987 and was the first woman to chair the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee.
Clinton's Portrait Has Hint Of Lewinsky's Blue Dress, Artist Says
Nelson Shanks tells the Philadelphia Daily News a shadow on the left side of the painting represents not only the infamous dress, but also "a shadow on the office he held, or on" President Clinton.
Netanyahu To Preview Speech To Congress Before AIPAC Conference
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C, where he is expected to give a contentious speech before Congress on Tuesday. He appears before a powerful pro-Israeli lobby on Monday.
6 In 10 Young Republicans Favor Legal Marijuana, Survey Says
A Pew Research Center survey shows that 63 percent of Republicans under the age of 34 favor legalization.
How Is Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Washington Visit Playing In Israel?
The prime minister is headed to Washington to address Congress despite objections from the White House. Host Arun Rath speaks with NPR's Emily Harris iabout how Israelis regard the controversial trip.
Kerry Tries To Calm Tensions Over Netanyahu Visit
The secretary of state said the Israeli prime minister is welcome to speak in the U.S. and that the White House does not want to see his address to Congress become "a political football."