Politics & Government
To Deal With Hostile Congress, Obama Can Look To History
President Obama will face opposition in 2015 in both the House and Senate. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to historian Michael Beschloss about how Obama will (or will not) work with the 114th Congress.
Tennessee's Medicaid Deal Dodges A Partisan Fight
An agreement between the Tennessee Hospital Association and Republican Gov. Bill Haslam expands Medicaid without tax dollars, an agreement that could be a blueprint for other states.
Sony Hack Reveals Hollywood's Acceptance Of White Privilege
While some leaked Sony emails seemed racist, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says they hint at a wider issue: an acceptance of practices, habits and perceptions that limit diversity in Hollywood.
In The Nation's Capital, A Signature Soup Stays On The Menu
For 110 years, Senate bean soup has been offered every day but one in the U.S. Senate cafeteria. But few staffers have actually tasted the traditional soup of the "world's greatest deliberative body."
Want To Solve The World's Most Heated Disagreements? Bring Your Wallet
Research found that a little cash goes a long way toward making people more thoughtful about what motivates their longtime foes, be it Israelis and Palestinians or Republicans and Democrats.
As Head Of Armed Services Committee, McCain Gets A Bigger Bullhorn
When Congress returns to work in January, Sen. John McCain of Arizona is set to lead the committee, which deals with everything from the Pentagon budget to the U.S. war against the Islamic state.
Governor Selects New DENR Chief
A veteran manager at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has been named the agency's next secretary by Gov. Pat McCrory.
New York's Rep. Michael Grimm Pleads Guilty To Tax Charge
It's been quite a year for Rep. Grimm, who in January threatened to throw a TV reporter off a balcony. The tax evasion charge stems from a restaurant he owns.
Videos Of Ray Rice, Eric Garner Among Biggest Media Moments Of 2014
Some of the most interesting things on TV in 2014 weren't actually made for TV. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans lists the moments in television, viral video and social media that changed us all this year.