Politics & Government

Politics & Government

VA Inspector General Says Department Is Putting Whistleblowers At Risk

5:34pm October 24, 2019

by Quil Lawrence

The office that is supposed to protect whistleblowers inside the Department of Veterans Affairs has instead put them at risk according to the VA inspector general's investigation.

The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday a preliminary inquiry into Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., over allegations of a sexual relationship with a member of her staff. She denies the allegation.

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1st Lawmaker To Trigger New #MeToo-Era Conduct Rules Is A Female Freshman

5:17pm October 24, 2019

by Susan Davis

The House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday a preliminary inquiry into Rep. Katie Hill, D-Calif., over allegations of a sexual relationship with a member of her staff. She denies the allegation.

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Republican Rep. Michael Waltz Discusses Ongoing Impeachment Inquiry

5:15pm October 24, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rep. Michael Waltz, one of the Republican lawmakers who participated in a protest Wednesday on Capitol Hill, demanding greater transparency in the impeachment inquiry.

VA Secretary David Shulkin Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee

Former VA Secretary David Shulkin Versus 'The Politicals'

3:59pm October 24, 2019

The former Trump administration official learned he was nominated to be the VA secretary on television and fired on Twitter.

1A Across America: Kansas Women In Politics And The GOP

3:59pm October 24, 2019

Republicans have been losing support from women — can they get it back?

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Court Considers North Carolina Congressional Map For 2020

3:58pm October 24, 2019

by Associated Press, Gary D. Robertson

President Trump's acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney answers questions at the White House on Oct. 17. Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Conservatives Urge Trump To Keep Mick Mulvaney As Chief Of Staff

2:36pm October 24, 2019

by Tamara Keith

In an open letter, influential conservatives urge President Trump to keep his embattled chief of staff and remove the "acting" from his title.

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Vice President Mike Pence speaks about U.S.-China relations in Washington. Nicholas Kamm/AFP/via Getty Images

Pence Chides NBA, Nike For 'Losing Their Voices' On China

2:05pm October 24, 2019

by Ayesha Rascoe

Vice President Mike Pence accused the NBA and Nike of giving in to China with actions that served to censor expressions of support for the Hong Kong protests.

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has ended his campaign for president.

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Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan Ends Bid For Democratic Presidential Nomination

1:45pm October 24, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

The congressman emphasized his Midwestern roots in a state President Trump had carried, but ultimately his centrist pitch didn't resonate with voters and he struggled to gain traction in the race.

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State NAACP President Demands Resignation Of NC Elections Board Chief

11:20am October 24, 2019

by Neal Charnoff

The head of the North Carolina NAACP, along with election security advocates, sent a letter asking for a leadership change at the State Board of Elections.