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Homeland Security Gets Stopgap Funding, But More Political Battles Loom

6:39pm February 28, 2015

Congress will fund the Department of Homeland Security for one more week. Political correspondent Mara Liasson talks with NPR's Arun Rath about the politics of the battles being waged by congressional Republicans.

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Is The Battle Won And Done For Those Who Fought For Net Neutrality?

6:39pm February 28, 2015

In a 3-2 vote on Feb. 26, the FCC approved new rules, regulating broadband internet as a public utility. NPR's Arun Rath speaks with Mat Honan, San Francisco bureau chief for BuzzFeed News, about the political implications of the vote.

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Dalia Wrochesinsky (left) and Robin Saidenberg check their phones during the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday.

How Conservatives Are Readying Their 'Grassroots Army' For 2016

3:28pm February 28, 2015

by Emily Martinez

The message from the Conservative Political Action Conference's first-ever Activism Boot Camp was clear: a win for Republicans in 2016 must be a team effort.

House GOP Scurries To Avert Homeland Security Shutdown

10:40am February 28, 2015

A last-minute scramble to fund the Department of Homeland Security exposed rifts among Republicans. NPR's Scott Simon talks to correspondent Ailsa Chang about the latest battle in Congress.

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Despite Big Advantages, Emanuel Forced To Face Chicago Runoff

10:40am February 28, 2015

Chicago will hold a runoff mayoral election in April. Incumbent Rahm Emanuel will face Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia. NPR's Scott Simon talks to columnist Carol Marin about the race.

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Conservatives Heckle Jeb Bush On Education, Immigration

10:40am February 28, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Some Republicans have said that former Gov. Jeb Bush isn't conservative enough. This week he appeared before the Conservative Political Action Conference and made his case for a possible 2016 run.

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Speaker of the House John Boehner responds to reporters about the impasse over passing the Homeland Security budget on Friday.

Funding Homeland Security: Where Do We Go From Here?

10:07am February 28, 2015

by Scott Neuman

President Obama late Friday signed a stopgap measure to keep the department running for another week, but the tussle over his executive action on immigration, linked to the funding, is not over yet.

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio walks to the House chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Friday.

Congress Agrees To Maintain Homeland Security Funding — For A Week

10:44pm February 27, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The Senate approved a bill that funded Homeland Security through Sept. 30. The Republican leadership in the House decided to move forward with a more limited bill, but that failed.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush shakes hands with the audience after speaking at CPAC Friday.

Jeb's Rowdy Supporters Help Him Escape The CPAC Lion's Den

6:36pm February 27, 2015

by S.V. Dáte

The former Florida governor's supporters shouted down his hecklers at his much anticipated appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

What Do Conservatives Want For 2016? We Asked

3:53pm February 27, 2015

by Amita Kelly

Attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference say they want the next president to focus on bipartisanship, faith, security and lower taxes.