National Security Takes Center Stage At GOP Debate In Las Vegas
NPR reporters dive deep into some of the claims made by candidates at Tuesday night's Republican debate.
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GOP Presidential Candidates Clash Over Security Issues In 5th Debate
Recent world events refocused the conversation on terrorism and national security. Jeb Bush sparred with Donald Trump over his comments about temporarily banning Muslims from the U.S.
Panda Cub Bei Bei Is Set To Share His Adorableness With The World
The 4-month-old cub is now walking, squealing loudly, eating well and racing ahead of his older sister Bao Bao developmentally.
Federal Reserve Announces Hike In Short-Term Interest Rates
After holding rates near zero for seven years, the Fed approved a small increase Wednesday. While that step seems minor, the impact could be huge in 2016 as borrowing costs head up.
Marco Rubio Hits Both Iowa And New Hampshire After Debate
After Tuesday night's debate, Republican candidates are heading right back to the campaign trail. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio hit the ground in both Iowa and New Hampshire Thursday.
Follow The Money: Congress Uses Budget Bill To Rewrite Food Policies
As lawmakers revealed a spending bill to keep the government running, they also took the time to weigh in on school lunch, GM salmon, calorie postings on menus and meat labels.
Congress' Funding Package Offers No Debt Assistance To Puerto Rico
Struggling under a $72 billion debt, the territory asked for a legal change allowing it to file for some form of bankruptcy. But lawmakers have left that language out of their tax-and-spending deal.
Cybersecurity Legislation Finds A Place In U.S. Budget Bill
Congress has been trying to tackle cybersecurity for years. After several attempts to craft information-sharing legislation, the latest one has found its way into the must-pass federal spending bill.
Inside The Spin Room After The GOP Debate In Las Vegas
GOP presidential candidates will resume debate forums after the holidays. One political adviser pointed out that there may not be a clear frontrunner for the nomination before the party's convention.
PAC Supporting Christie Scoops Up Voter Data Across New Hampshire
A political action committee backing Chris Christie is using mobile check-ins at campaign events for all GOP candidates, gathering data that one strategist calls a "building block" of modern politics.