Where Chris Christie Found His Political Calling
In four years at the University of Delaware, the New Jersey Governor and GOP presidential candidate learned how to build a winning coalition — and found his wife.
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Arguably, These Are The 5 Business Stories That Shaped 2015
Compared with the Great Recession years, 2015 was a fairly tame time. Still, at least five stories had major impacts. They involved everything from crashing oil prices to merging beer companies.
Capitol Hill Political Staffers Find Their Zen
Most weeks, a group of congressional staffers meet to practice meditation on high-stress Capitol Hill. Some keep their regular moments of mindfulness a secret from their coworkers.
#MemeOfTheWeek: Hillary Clinton, Not Quite An Abuela
The presidential candidate's latest attempt to reach out to Latinos may have backfired.
Barbershop: Political Dust-ups And Advocacy In The NBA
In the Barbershop, blogger Dru Ealons, Washington Post reporter Wesley Lowery and NPR editor Ammad Omar discuss controversies involving Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, and a new set of ads from the NBA.
Get Excited, It's An Election Year! At Least I Will Be
NPR's Linda Wertheimer has covered decades of presidential elections. She reflects on what to expect from 2016.
The American Political Invention That 'Let The People Rule'
NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Geoffrey Cowan, author of "Let the People Rule," on Teddy Roosevelt's invention of the modern political primary.
Meet The Lawmakers Who Sleep, Shower, Work — All On Capitol Hill
Call it the "couch caucus." At least 40 members of Congress sleep in their offices — from freshman Kristi Noem to Speaker Paul Ryan. It's one way to save a buck, until you see a mouse.
U.S. Visa Rules May Burden Relatives Abroad, Advocates Say
Some dual citizens who used to be able to visit the U.S. under a "visa waiver" program no longer qualify. The new law requires extra screening for people with Iraqi or Syrian citizenship, for example.
The Year In Congress: How Did Republicans Do?
Republicans had something to prove when they took over both houses of Congress at the beginning of 2015 — that they could govern. So, did they prove it?