'This Is Going To Be A Challenging Year': Ryan Retirement Adds To GOP Worries
House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to call it quits could make a tough Republican midterm campaign even more challenging for GOP incumbents.
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In Historic Move At Labor-Skeptic 'Chicago Tribune,' Newsroom Pushes To Form Union
Journalists at the Chicago Tribune say they want to unionize to secure better pay and resources to fulfill their mission. Parent company Tronc sold the LA Times soon after its newsroom unionized.
During Her Confirmation Hearing To Be A Federal Judge, Wendy Vitter Faces Tough Questions
On Wednesday, federal judicial nominee Wendy Vitter attempted to walk back controversial comments she previously made about abortion and birth control.
America's Shrinking Diplomatic Presence In Russia Comes At A Cost For Both Countries
After the most recent round of diplomatic expulsions, the U.S. embassy in Moscow has lost vital staff — including those working on important bilateral issues, like Syria, Ukraine and arms control. For ordinary Russians, the cuts at the embassy mean it's virtually impossible to get a U.S. visa in Moscow anymore.
Why The Number Of Military Aviation Accidents Has Sharply Increased
Over the past five years the number of aviation accidents in the military has skyrocketed. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tara Copp, Pentagon Bureau Chief for the Military Times, about a recent investigation.
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill Aimed To Protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about the bipartisan bill he and his co-sponsors are introducing to protect Robert Mueller and other Special Counsels from being fired by the President.
What Speaker Ryan's Retirement Means For GOP Efforts To Maintain House Majority
House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision to retire is throwing House Republicans into chaos at a time when the party is deeply worried about losing control of that chamber.
Lawmakers Ask Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Tougher Questions As Testimony Continues
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. It's his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Trump Directs Federal Agencies To Strengthen Work Requirements For Public Assistance
President Trump has signed an executive order calling for stronger work requirements for public assistance. Supporters say the move will bring down public spending. Opponents worry it will make it harder for some to get the help they need.
Lawmakers Push Zuckerberg On Security, Diversity, Drug Sales On Facebook
The Facebook CEO was grilled by members of the House of Representatives on Russian disinformation campaigns, third-party access to user data, abuses of Facebook's platform and other topics.