2020 Democrats Aim High With Climate Change Proposals
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is centering his presidential campaign on combating climate change. On Friday, he rolled out his plan to shift the country to carbon-free energy.
Politics & Government
NC House Members: Cellphone Ban While Driving Needs Work
Legislation originally designed to prohibit the use of hand-held cellphones while driving in North Carolina nearly sank after a rewrite because lawmakers worried it would punish people who eat or p
Mayor, Lawmaker Reach Deal On Winston-Salem Wards
A deal between State Rep. Donnie Lambeth (R-Forsyth) and Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines could end a dispute over the city's ward boundaries.
William Barr Didn't Commit Perjury, Rep. Johnson Says
NPR's David Greene talks to Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana about Attorney General Barr's decision not to appear before the House Judiciary Committee. NPR's Kelsey Snell weighs in.
New Group Focuses On Mobilizing Women Toward Political Activism
A record number of women were elected to Congress during the 2018 midterm elections. A new organization, called Supermajority, is trying to ensure that women's voices are heard in politics.
Trump Rule Helps Health Care Workers Who Refuse Care For Religious Reasons
The Trump administration is revamping a rule governing discrimination in health-care setting, giving more leeway to providers who object to certain procedures for religious or conscience reasons.
News Brief: Attorney General Barr, Opioid Bribery Case, Syrian War
Democrats say Barr broke the law after he skipped a hearing. Five drug company executives are convicted in bribery case. Syrian forces intensifying strikes in one of the last rebel-held areas.
Barr's House Panel Snub Advances Dispute Between Trump, Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cautioned Democrats to take it slow with Mueller report responses. Attorney General Barr's refusal to appear before a House panel forces Democrats to rethink that approach.
Attorney General Barr Skips Thursday's House Hearing
Attorney General William Barr didn't show up to Thursday's hearing called by the Democratic majority before the House Judiciary Committee. Congress and the Justice Department are in a standoff.
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Resigns In Aftermath Of Children's Book Scandal
Pugh, a Democrat, is being investigated for an alleged "self-dealing" scheme in which she sold thousands of copies of a self-published children's book series to entities with business before the city.