#MemeOfTheWeek: John Boehner Cries, The Internet Laughs
John Boehner isn't new to crying. But this week, with some help from the pontiff, we may have reached peak #BoehnerTears.
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The Last Thing Bernie Sanders Needs Right Now Is A Conversation About Guns
Sanders could find himself having to uncomfortably explain his past positions on gun control, to his possible political peril.
Breaking Down The Race For The Speaker's Gavel
The competition for speaker of the House turned competitive on Sunday. Senior editor Ron Elving talks with NPR's Michel Martin about what this could mean for the leadership in Congress.
Chaffetz Leaps Into Race To Succeed Boehner As Speaker
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, announced he will run for speaker of the House, challenging GOP majority leader Kevin McCarthy to become the successor to outgoing Speaker John Boehner.
Nancy Pelosi On The 'Awesome Power' Of The House Speakership
The House's upcoming agenda can "be one that is a successful path to the future or it can be a calendar of chaos, and that really is up to the Republicans," Pelosi said.
As Chaffetz Jumps In, Race For House Speaker Turns Competitive
Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he's a better choice for the job than Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Listen: President Obama's Increasing Frustration On Guns
As he has responded to mass shootings, Obama has become more forceful on gun politics, especially after the massacre in Newtown, Conn. But he's also frustrated at the failure to pass stricter laws.
Here's One Thing Washington Agreed On This Week: Sentencing Reform
Criminal justice experts and advocates say they're cautiously optimistic about a new bipartisan proposal in the Senate — the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act.
The Week In Politics: Bush, Trump And Rubio Trade Jabs
With just four months until the Iowa caucuses, the rhetoric among three GOP candidates has turned sharper. This week, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio honed attacks on each other.
Biden Might Be Liked Now, But Here's What Could Happen If He Gets In
The vice president's popularity has tracked closely to Obama's during their administration, and it's risen as he explores a White House bid. But the realities of a campaign could bring it back down.