Politics

Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez Reacts To Briefing On Killing Of Jamal Khashoggi

5:19pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., who attended Tuesday's briefing by CIA Director Gina Haspel regarding the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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House Republicans' Campaign Says It Was Victim Of A Cyberattack During 2018 Elections

5:19pm December 04, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

House Republicans' campaign operation said Tuesday it has been the victim of a cyberattack in the 2018 campaign cycle. The news follows months of warnings about foreign interference in U.S. elections.

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'Kinder Gentler Indifference': Activists Challenge George H.W. Bush's Record On AIDS

5:01pm December 04, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The AIDS epidemic was a full-blown crisis during the presidency of George H.W. Bush. While his rhetoric was softer than that of his predecessor, Ronald Reagan, advocates say his actions fell short.

An American flag flies at half staff in front of the U.S. Capitol building.

Visitors Stream Through Capitol Rotunda As George H.W. Bush Lies In State

4:55pm December 04, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The 41st president, who died Friday at the age of 94, will lie in state until Wednesday.

Council On Foreign Relations President Says He Sees Recurring Theme In Trump's Policy

4:25pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about what President Trump's meeting with China's President Xi says about Trump's foreign policy.

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Americans Pay Their Respects To Former President George H.W. Bush At Nation's Capitol

4:25pm December 04, 2018

by Don Gonyea

President George H.W. Bush continues to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. A slew of dignitaries pay their respects Tuesday.

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Neil Bush Remembers His Father, Former President George H.W. Bush

4:25pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Neil Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush, about memories of his father and the legacy of service and volunteerism he leaves behind.

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Michigan Republicans Aim To Pass Bill To Limit Powers Of State Democrats

4:25pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michigan State Rep. Rob VerHeulen about his new bill that Democrats say is an attempt to undermine them as they prepare to take over several state offices.

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A Look At The Bills In Wisconsin And Michigan That Would Limit Newly-Elected Democrats

4:25pm December 04, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Governing Magazine reporter Alan Greenblatt about bills by Republican legislatures in Michigan and Wisconsin that would roll back the powers of newly-elected Democrats.

The hacking was first detected in April, but top GOP officials, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, weren't notified about the attack until Monday, when reporters began asking questions.

Politics & Government

House GOP Campaign Arm Says It Was Hacked During The 2018 Election Cycle

4:22pm December 04, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

The National Republican Congressional Committee said that it has reported a "cyber intrusion" to the FBI that may have imperiled its data. It's not clear who's responsible.