Republicans And Democrats Come Together To Play Ball
Democrats and Republicans faced off for the traditional Congressional Baseball Game Thursday night, in the wake of a shooting that left Rep. Steve Scalise critically wounded.
Politics & Government
Trump Isn't So Naive When It Comes To Being Investigated
Some Republicans have defended President Trump against accusations related to an FBI investigation by saying he's naive in the ways of Washington. But Trump himself has shown knowledge of the process.
'We Will Not Give In To Fear': Congress Is Still Ready To Play Ball
The traditional Congressional Baseball Game is being played Thursday night at Washington's Nationals Park, in spite of the shooting at the GOP practice on Wednesday morning.
A Day After Alexandria Shooting, More Questions, Few Answers
Two victims remain in critical condition after the attack on a GOP baseball practice. Gunman James Hodgkinson had sold his possessions in Illinois before heading to Washington in March.
Trump Adopts Harder Line On Cuba
President Trump is imposing new restrictions on travel and trade with Cuba. Individual travelers may have to join tour groups. And business ties with the Cuban military will be sharply curtailed.
Wife Of GOP Baseball Practice Shooter Speaks Out
For the first time since the shooting, the wife of James T. Hodgkinson spoke to reporters on Thursday. Hodgkinson opened fire on members of Congress at baseball practice in suburban Washington, D.C.
Vice President Pence Hires Outside Lawyer To Deal With Russia Inquiries
The vice president has hired Richard Cullen, a former U.S. attorney and member of George W. Bush's legal team during the 2000 recount, to respond to inquiries from special counsel Robert Mueller.
Members Of Congress Prepare For Charity Baseball Game After Shooting
A day after Rep. Steve Scalise and four others were shot during morning baseball practice, members of Congress are going ahead with their annual charity game on Thursday night.
Congressional Baseball Practice Shooting Puts Spotlight On Political Divide
Before coming to Virginia, the Alexandria gunman lived in Belleville, Ill. Residents there were shocked by Wednesday's shootings, and say they're concerned about the nation's increasing political divides.
Russia Probe Raises Legal Questions About Obstruction Of Justice
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Ryan Goodman, a law professor at New York University, about obstruction of justice and the legal processes behind it when dealing with a case against a sitting president.