First Leader Outlines History Of Congressional Ethics Office
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Leo Wise, who served as the first head of the Office of Congressional Ethics, about the history of the office.
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Republicans Plan To Repeal Affordable Care Act In New Session
Congress is expected to take up repeal of the Affordable Care Act this week. The plan is still sketchy, but some details are starting to emerge.
Trump Nominates Robert Lighthizer As U.S. Trade Representative
Donald Trump nominated Robert Lighthizer to be the U.S. trade representative. Lighthizer will be tasked with helping to implement an overhaul of U.S. trade policy that will feature tariff threats against a number of U.S. trading partners.
Ford Scraps Plans For Mexico Plant In Surprise Move
In a surprise move, Ford said Tuesday it is scrapping plans to build a $1.6 billion small car assembly plant in Mexico after criticism from Donald Trump about its decision to build the plant.
Megyn Kelly Is Leaving Fox News To Join NBC News
Kelly's decision to move to NBC, a network that President-elect Donald Trump and some conservative pundits have branded as "liberal," isn't a complete surprise.
Hillary And Bill Clinton To Attend Trump Inauguration
George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, also announced Tuesday they would attend. And Jimmy Carter has previously announced his intention to be on hand.
Nonreligious Americans Remain Far Underrepresented In Congress
Only one member of Congress is religiously unaffiliated, but more than 1 in 5 Americans is.
Trump's Pick For U.S. Trade Representative Hints At Big Policy Overhaul
Robert Lighthizer, 69, has long advocated a tougher stand on trade with China, which is in line with President-elect Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric.
N.C. Appeals Voting Overhaul Ruling To U.S. Supreme Court
North Carolina is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling striking down the state's voter ID requirement and other election changes.
After Backlash, Including From Trump, House GOP Drops Weakening Of Ethics Office
After a late-night vote and an ensuing public relations debacle, House Republicans reversed themselves on a decision that would have taken the teeth out of the Office of Congressional Ethics.