Paul Ryan Sells Health Care Bill As A 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity'
With conservative lawmakers and interest groups blasting the Republican health care overhaul effort, the House speaker is making a hard sell for his bill.
Politics & Government
GOP Senate Leader Phil Berger Changes News Headlines On Facebook Posts, Violates Policy
Social media giant Facebook says a North Carolina politician is violating its policy.
Top Democrat Provides Update On Trump-Russia Investigation
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia and ranking member on the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the Congressional investigation into Russia's influence on the U.S. election.
The Winners And Losers In The Republican Health Care Plan
NPR takes a look at who stands to benefit and who could be hurt if the House GOP plan to repeal and replace Obamacare becomes law.
EPA Head Scott Pruitt Doubts Basic Consensus On Climate Change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says he does not agree that carbon dioxide is the main driver of climate change.
To Boost Trump Wiretap Claims, White House Leans On Unlikely Source
The White House has cited Louise Mensch's reporting to substantiate President Trump's claim that former President Barack Obama had ordered a wiretap on him. But Mensch never said that.
What Is Steve Bannon And Jeff Sessions' Shared Vision For Remaking America?
Journalist Emily Bazelon says the relationship between Bannon and Sessions predates the 2016 campaign, and that their anti-immigration policies come from fears of a growing minority population.
Medical, Hospital Groups Oppose GOP Health Care Plan
Associations of doctors, nurses and hospitals say the bill, under review in Congress, will likely reduce coverage and hurt Americans' health. Among the critics is Medicaid's chief medical officer.
Wind Energy Takes Flight In The Heart Of Texas Oil Country
Texas leads the nation in wind energy, while wind turbine technician is the fastest-growing job in the U.S. The industry flourished under former Gov. Rick Perry, Trump's new energy secretary.
Uranium Leak By Duke University Researchers Comes Under State Scrutiny
A Duke University lab manager has been demoted after damaging a container of Uranium and leaking a small amount of its contents.