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Rep. Jim Jordan to pursue third vote to be speaker of the House
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Ohio Republican Jim Jordan says he will call for a third ballot vote in his bid to become speaker of the House.
Former Trump executive Allan Weisselberg testifies in the Trump civil trial
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Allan Weisselberg testified Tuesday as a defendant in an ongoing civil trial targeting Trump's business practices. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 10, 2023.)
Arizona Republican Kari Lake launches 2024 Senate campaign
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
After a failed bid for Arizona governor in 2022, Republican Kari Lake will attempt to unseat Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an Independent, in a 2024 election that could be a three-party contest.
Former Trump executive Allan Weisselberg testifies in the Trump civil trial
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Allan Weisselberg, a former executive of the Trump Organization, testified Tuesday as a defendant in an ongoing civil trial targeting Trump's business practices.
Judge issues gag order on Trump in business fraud case
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Judge Arthur Engoron issued the order on former President Donald Trump and his legal team on Tuesday as a result of a social media post featuring one of the judge's staffers.
Trump's $250 million civil fraud trial is underway in New York
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate. Could he be banned from business in the state?
Donald Trump's business fraud trial gets underway in New York
Monday, October 02, 2023
Former President Donald Trump and three of his children are accused of exaggerating the value of their real estate.
How Congress narrowly avoided a shutdown; Trump's NY trial to begin on Monday
Sunday, October 01, 2023
A look back at Congress narrowly averting a government shutdown - and a look ahead to former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial set to start Monday.
Congress races to avoid a shutdown
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Lawmakers are working to approve a stopgap spending bill before a midnight deadline to fund the government.
Congress passes spending stopgap, averting a shutdown hours before midnight deadline
Saturday, September 30, 2023
The Senate voted 88-9 to approve a short-term spending bill to fund the government through Nov. 17. President Biden signed the bill into law shortly afterward.
What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown
Friday, September 29, 2023
A government shutdown is looming but not every federal office will close completely. Some critical services will continue as employees work without pay.
Thousands of federal firefighters face a looming pay cut. How much is up to Congress?
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Wildland firefighters are in demand these days, but federal money to pay their salaries is quickly running out.
How to watch the second GOP presidential debate
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Seven Republicans vying for the GOP presidential nomination will take the stage in California Wednesday night for the second GOP debate of the 2024 elections. But the front runner is skipping — again.
Thousands of federal firefighters face a looming pay cut. How much is up to Congress
Monday, September 25, 2023
The bipartisan infrastructure law granted federal firefighters a big pay bump. Amid a looming government shutdown, that wage increase will expire, leaving first responders unsure about their income.
Federal wildland firefighters are facing a sudden pay cut
Monday, September 25, 2023
Wildland firefighters are in demand these days, but federal money to pay their salaries is quickly running out.
Young people think climate change is a top issue but when they vote, it's complicated
Monday, September 18, 2023
Climate change is a major issue for young voters, but so far, it has not been a major mobilizing force in U.S. elections. Some environmental action groups see that changing.
Hunter Biden is indicted on felony gun charges weeks after a plea deal fell apart
Friday, September 15, 2023
The charges against the president's son possibly set the stage for yet another high-profile criminal trial in the middle of the 2024 election season — as President Biden is seeking reelection.
Hunter Biden is indicted on felony gun charges
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Hunter Biden has been indicted on felony gun charges weeks after a plea deal struck between President Biden's son and prosecutors fell apart.
Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The charges come weeks after a plea deal struck between Biden and prosecutors fell apart. Attorney General Garland appointed a special counsel in the investigation into the president's son last month.
This butterfly farmer wants to strengthen the Republican Party's hold on Alabama
Thursday, September 07, 2023
Alabama Republican Party Chair John Wahl is the youngest state GOP chair. He wants to increase GOP turnout among Black and young voters amid a larger redistricting battle and a looming election.