The GOP's Shutdown Strategy
Brian McGuire, former chief of staff for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, discusses the politics of the shutdown and what moves the GOP might be planning next.
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Women Rally In Las Vegas On March Anniversary
A rally called "Power to the Polls" kicks off in Las Vegas on Sunday. The event is organized by the leaders of last year's Women's March on Washington.
Who Will Carry The Blame For The Shutdown? Maybe No One
If voters punished Republicans over the last shutdown, it was by giving them the Senate majority. Since then, a blinding news cycle had made each crisis only more forgettable than the last.
After A Year In Office, Trump Still Facing Constitutional Challenges Over Businesses
Over the past year, three lawsuits have alleged that President Trump is failing to obey the Constitution's anti-corruption clauses. One suit has been dismissed. Now another is about to get a hearing.
One Year In, Trump Has Kept A Major Promise: Reshaping The Federal Judiciary
Conservatives are thrilled with President Trump for confirming a Supreme Court justice and 12 federal appeals court judges. Civil rights advocates are troubled by a lack of diversity.
House Ethics Member Reportedly Settled Sexual Misconduct Case With Taxpayer Money
Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania, who has investigated sexual misconduct claims as part of the House Ethics Committee, was removed after a report on his own alleged sexual misconduct.
Women's March On Washington: 'We Are A Part Of America, So We Need To Be Out Here'
The second annual Women's March drew a wide range of ages and races to the nation's capital. The year since President Trump took office has given first-time and veteran marchers new reasons to attend.
Democratic Senator Talks Latest Negotiations Amid Shutdown
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin about the latest on the government shutdown and ongoing negotiations between Democratic and Republican senators.
How The Shutdown Will Impact National Parks
Visitors to national parks across the United States will see the impact of the government shutdown. Many parks will remain open but services are being discontinued.
Republican Rep. Don Young Sees A 'Road Back To Greatness'
Rep. Don Young of Alaska has had a pretty good year. He talks with NPR's Michel Martin about his role in getting the new tax bill passed and opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling.