Conservatives' Pick For Speaker Might Not Even Be In Congress Much Longer
Florida Rep. Daniel Webster faces a redrawn congressional map that puts his re-election next year in doubt.
Politics & Government
House Judiciary Introduces Bipartisan Plan On Sentencing Reform
Momentum for sentencing reform grows as leaders of the House Judiciary Committee introduce a bipartisan bill. But rising violence in some big cities could complicate the legislative forecast.
Orrin Hatch On TPP: Despite Concerns, Fast-Track Authority Was 'Essential'
Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah has reservations on where the Trans-Pacific Partnership landed on patent protection. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to the senator about the GOP reaction to the trade deal.
Rep. Charlie Dent: House Republicans 'Frankly Shocked' By McCarthy Decision
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Rep. Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania about Rep. Kevin McCarthy's decision to drop out of the race for the House Speakership.
New Dietary Guidelines Will Not Include Sustainability Goal
A government-appointed panel wanted the federal government's 2015 nutrition advice to consider a food's environmental impact. But the Cabinet secretaries with final authority say it won't happen.
Sen. Harry Reid Sues Makers Of Exercise Band Over His Injuries
The Senate minority leader and his wife are seeking more than $50,000 in damages over what they say is a defective resistance band that caused him to lose sight in his right eye, among other injuries.
Best Twitter Reactions To McCarthy Withdrawing From Speaker Race
The political world was shocked when the GOP House leader took himself out of consideration for speaker. Rep. Charles Rangel tweeted that unlike his smoothie, things weren't "smooth" for McCarthy.
McCarthy Drops Out Of Speaker Race, Throwing GOP Leadership Into Chaos
The current House GOP leader said he was withdrawing because, for Republicans to unite, "we probably need a fresh face." Now, leadership elections have been postponed.
Iowa Republicans Don't Think Jeb Is Bush Enough
The former Florida governor has a household name, but the candidate knows he needs to introduce himself. "I've gotta tell the Jeb story," he said, "I've got to say who I am. I've gotta show my heart."
'People Magazine' Issues Call To Action Over Gun Violence
This week's issue urges readers to speak out to Congress about gun violence. Renee Montagne talks to Editorial Director Jess Cagle about the magazine's foray into politics.