Obama Authorizes New Sanctions On North Korea Over Sony Hack
The executive order targets three North Korean entities and accuses the Pyongyang regime of "destructive, coercive cyber-related actions."
Politics
Was Cuomo Destined To Be President Or Just Political Poet Laureate?
It may never be clear whether the late New York governor passed on the 1988 and 1992 presidential cycles — his natural turn at bat — for reasons related to politics or his personality.
WATCH: Full Video Of President Obama's Interview With NPR
The interview was wide-ranging and nuanced. Obama touched on topics ranging from Iran to his view of race relations in the country to the new political reality of a Legislature controlled by the GOP.
Sen. Marco Rubio Hopes For A Congress 'Whose Work Is Relevant' To Americans
The Republican party begins 2015 in control of both chambers of Congress. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., talks with Steve Inskeep about the party's priorities and the possibility of a presidential bid.
Sen. Rubio Says He Could Run For President Even If Jeb Bush Does
The Florida Republican tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that while he had not made a final decision on a run, "we're closer to a decision than we were a month ago."
6 Reasons Steve Scalise Will Survive His Speech Scandal
The House majority whip's protestations of innocence about EURO and its views have strained credulity, both in Washington and in Louisiana. But it's not nearly enough to bring him down.
Rep. Grimm To Resign After Guilty Plea On Tax Charge
In a statement reported by CBS and The Associated Press, Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., said he would resign effective Jan. 5. Grimm pleaded guilty last week to filing a false tax return.
The Fleeting Obsessions Of The White House Press Corps
From the VA and Secret Service scandals to Ebola, each week brought another hot issue into the White House briefing room. Here's a look at just how short the press corps' attention span was in 2014.
Despite Election Defeat, Obama Sees Room To Push His Agenda
President Obama begins his administration's final phase the way he began several others: recovering from disaster, in this case the loss of the Senate. He's striving to show he won't be a lame duck.
Here's Why Obama Said The U.S. Is 'Less Racially Divided'
The president says incidents in the past year have "surfaced" long-simmering issues between minority communities and authorities, allowing for a healthy airing of grievances.