Politics & Government

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., holds the deciding vote on a narrowly divided Senate Judiciary Committee. There are currently 21 judicial nominees awaiting a vote by the committee.

The president's support is a big win for activists who have been pushing for criminal justice measures that roll back the stiff penalties imposed as a part of America's decades-long "war on drugs."

A bipartisan effort to ease some penalties for drug crimes and provide more services to people leaving prison appears to be in the works in Congress, but the deal hinges on support from the president.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Michael Li of the Brennan Center for Justice about a passed Michigan ballot measure that will create an independent redistricting commission in the state.

The Florida recounts have demonstrated that many voters are unaware of election governing rules, which makes them more vulnerable to political rhetoric casting doubt on the legitimacy of the results.

Vice President Pence defended press freedom in a meeting with Myanmar's leader. His defense of press freedom is in stark contrast to President Trump's confrontational tone with the media.

A federal judge in Washington appointed by the president will hear a case brought by CNN and joined by other outlets about the stripped credentials of a reporter.

Democrats have picked up 33 seats in the House and could get to 39. While some felt a letdown on election night, Democrats' House gains are their biggest since the wave election following Watergate.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited two wildfire areas in California on Wednesday. The administration and the state have clashed over the reasons behind the fires and the state's fire management.

"It is time to move on," said Brenda Snipes. She's facing intense criticism for her handling of vote counting, especially from Republicans.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi continues to express confidence she will be elected speaker of the House despite effort by small group of Democrats who say enough members want change to defeat her.