Politics

Politicians React To San Bernardino Shooting

6:47pm December 03, 2015

by Sarah McCammon

The chances for political action after the latest mass shooting are low. But the reaction was swift, with many on the left criticizing conservatives for turning solely to thoughts and prayers.

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'God Isn't Fixing This' Argument Divides Even More In Gun Debate

6:23pm December 03, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

For many fed up with the now seemingly routine shootings and the lack of policy action, pleas to God aren't enough. But is that fair?

Trump To Jewish Republicans: 'I'm A Negotiator Like You Folks'

3:59pm December 03, 2015

by Amita Kelly

At the Republican Jewish Coalition's candidate forum Thursday, Trump spoke about his Jewish daughter as well as the threat of terrorism and U.S. policy in Israel.

'Triumph Of William McKinley' Speaks To The Ages, Karl Rove Says

2:57pm December 03, 2015

Steve Inskeep talks to Republican strategist Karl Rove about his book of history that he believes sheds light on politics today: the 1896 presidential election of William McKinley.

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President Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden, delivers a statement at the White House about gun violence. Thursday's remarks come a day after at least 14 people were killed in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif.

Obama: 'We All Have A Part To Play' In Stopping Gun Violence

2:36pm December 03, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

In a statement from the Oval Office, the president also said the investigation into Wednesday's shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., has been handed over to the FBI.

Politics & Government

Obama Again Calls For Stronger Gun Measures After San Bernardino Shooting

12:59pm December 03, 2015

by Mara Liasson

President Obama again found himself in the position of decrying a mass shooting and not being able to do much about it. He used a scheduled interview with CBS News to express his sympathies.

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Chicago Mayor Emanuel Now Says He Welcomes Federal Investigation

11:46am December 03, 2015

by David Schaper

A day after Hillary Clinton called for a Justice Department investigation into Chicago police's handling of the death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, Mayor Rahm Emanuel reversed course to support one.

The 1,300-page transportation bill is designed to free up highway bottlenecks, increase the number of buses and ferries, enhance high-tech information sharing to reduce congestion and fill a lot of potholes.

In The Highway Bill, Some Find Road To Riches, Others Hit A Pothole

11:46am December 03, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The $305 billion highway bill funds transportation infrastructure projects. But it also offers wins and losses for unrelated businesses. The Export-Import Bank gets saved, but big banks lose out.

Obama Calls For Gun Control Measures After San Bernardino, Calif., Shooting

10:46pm December 02, 2015

by Mara Liasson

President Obama expressed sympathy to the victims' families of the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif. He also called for stronger gun background checks and other measures.

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As Trump Solidifies Lead, GOP Establishment Struggles To Redefine Message

10:42pm December 02, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Mark McKinnon, former President George W. Bush's chief media strategist and co-founder of No Labels, about the Republicans' need for a coherent party message.

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