Senate Panel Approves Carter's Nomination As Defense Chief
In a vote that sends his nomination to the full Senate, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Ashton Carter's bid to be the next secretary of defense Tuesday.
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Insurers And Austin Mayor Promote Obamacare To Texas Latinos
It's no secret that most state and federal legislators in Texas aren't fans of Obamacare. But insurers and Texan cities are successfully marketing plans on HealthCare.gov without the state's help.
Why State Parties Are Losing Out On Political Cash
Big donors are turning to outside groups, and many state parties are watching their budgets and clout dwindle.
Ukraine Is Just 1 Foreign Policy Challenge On Obama's Agenda
President Obama is expected to submit to Congress what's called an AUMF, an authorization for the use of military force against ISIS, which calls itself the Islamic State.
Colombian Rebels Invite Miss Universe To Join Peace Talks
Paulina Vega, 22, said in interviews that she wanted to help end her country's 50-year civil war. So, FARC asked her to attend talks in Havana.
Potential Candidates Suffer From Measles: The Week In Politics
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with political correspondent Mara Liasson about the politics of vaccines, the budget and what three officials leaving the White House means for the Obama administration.
Week In Politics: Prayer Breakfast, Ukraine, Measles
E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and David Brooks of The New York Times discuss President Obama's prayer breakfast, politicians weighing in on arming Ukraine and measles immunizations.
Polarization Vortex: Obama, Bush Approval Shows Widest Partisan Gap
The ratings for the two most recent presidents had the biggest split between Republicans and Democrats.
Hagel: Stress Of 'Nonstop War' Forcing Out Good Soldiers
In an interview with NPR's Morning Edition, outgoing Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel says he is concerned about the toll of repeatedly rotating the same soldiers back to the front lines.
Kansas Will Cut Education Funding To Help Close Budget Gap
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback, whose aggressive tax-cutting measures helped trigger the financial crisis, said the schools' funding levels are unsustainable.