Encore: Lessons In Bipartisanship
The last time lawmakers worked across the aisle in a big way was when the Senate overhauled the federal tax code in 1986.
Politics & Government
The Call-In: Tension At The Holiday Dinner Table
This week on The Call-In, NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with father and son Nicholas Creel senior and junior before and after their Thanksgiving feast about navigating tense political differences.
6 Possible Hurdles For The GOP Tax Plan
Congressional Republicans hope to pass a sweeping tax overhaul before Christmas, but first they'll have to resolve some major policy differences that could derail the bill.
Montana Monument May Expand Under Trump Administration
An area sacred to the Blackfeet tribe could become a national monument in the home state of Donald Trump's secretary of the interior.
Some Republicans Choose To Back Roy Moore's Opponent Doug Jones
Alabama's Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore has denied allegations of sexual misconduct, but some in his party can't get behind him. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Jeb Bush spokesman and GOP strategist Tim Miller about why he's supporting Moore's opponent.
Who's In Charge? An Awkward Monday Is Coming For This Federal Agency
The outgoing leader of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau named a replacement upon resigning. But the president has different plans, fueling a legal battle over who holds the power to appoint.
The Left-Wing Tech Investor Running For Governor
A man with an eclectic career — youngest president of the NAACP, Silicon Valley tech investor — wants to be the governor of Maryland. NPR spent two days with him on the campaign trail.
Explaining The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Confusion
With the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stepping down, there's a dispute between the outgoing chief and the White House over who will take over as acting director.
Trump Says He Passed On Being 'Person Of The Year.' 'Time' Says He's 'Incorrect'
The president went on Twitter to say Time magazine "probably" was going to name him Person of the Year but he would have had to do a photo shoot and interview. Time said that's not the case.
Week In Politics: Flynn And Russia, Sexual Harassment On Capitol Hill
Michael Flynn has broken ties with the White House legal team, reports say, in a possible sign he will cooperate with prosecutors investigating Russian influence.