Rep. Katherine Clark becomes the most senior woman in the House of Representatives
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Katherine Clark on her election as House Minority Whip.
Politics & Government
Biden says U.S., France will stand against Russia's brutality in Ukraine
The president's remarks during a joint press conference with French President Macron also covered the use of clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act's electric car provisions.
After the House votes to avert a rail strike, the bill heads to the Senate
Members of the House passed legislation aimed at preventing a railroad strike, which could have devastating economic consequences. But the effort faces hurdles.
News brief: West vs. Russia oil profits, FTX founder speaks, Macron state dinner
The West will impose more sanctions on Russian oil to defund its war in Ukraine. FTX founder ignores legal advice and takes questions. France's president will be Biden's first guest at a state dinner.
Almost $80 million is spent on TV ads for Georgia's 4-week Senate runoff
And spending by groups supporting Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock has more than doubled contributions from groups backing Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
How can fossil fuel producers balance demand with an urgent need for change?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Samantha Gross of the Brookings Institution about the future of America's oil and gas industry, and its role in a carbon-free economy.
The House has voted to avert a rail strike. Now the bill heads to the Senate
The House cleared an effort that would force unions to accept the tentative agreement between railroad managers and their workers, and make a potential imminent strike illegal.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats
Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.
With French President Macron's state visit, expect a mix of diplomacy and glamour
The three-day visit to Washington, D.C., symbolizes the recovery of a key relationship that deteriorated over a submarine deal with Australia last year that infuriated Paris.
NYC Mayor Adams faces backlash for move to involuntarily hospitalize homeless people
Mayor Eric Adams announced this week that officials will begin hospitalizing more homeless people by involuntarily providing care to those deemed to be in "psychiatric crisis."