Congress begins a new session, starting an era of full GOP control in Washington Congress is returning to full GOP control. President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his party to stay on the same page despite tight margins and threats of intraparty fighting. Claudia Grisales
How Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on mental health policy in the U.S. From legislation passed as he was leaving office to decades of fighting stigma, Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on how mental health is treated and thought of in this country. Katia Riddle
Army IDs man killed in Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel Authorities identified the man killed in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion Wednesday as Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger. He entered the Army in 2012 and was a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier. NPR Washington Desk
Biden to honor Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award The pair led the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 , 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Tamara Keith
Employees at federal science agencies try to shield themselves from political influence Unions representing certain agencies have bolstered their contracts with language intended to help protect them from political influence.
Democrats face criticism that their party lost touch with working-class voters How does one of the party's new progressive leaders in Congress, answer the challenge? NPR's Steve INskeep talks to Greg Casar of Texas. Steve Inskeep
Jimmy Carter and Biden's relationship goes back decades One of the first sitting senators to endorse Jimmy Carter's run for office in 1976 was a young upstart from Delaware named Joe Biden. We explore the relationship between the two men over the years. Lexie Schapitl
Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned The Constitution allows members of Congress to determine their pay -- but fear of political blowback for giving themselves a raise has resulted in no cost of living increases in nearly 15 years. Barbara Sprunt
White House says it will send billions to Ukraine It's likely to be the last bit of support from the Biden administration before President-elect Donald Trump's team takes over.
Joe Biden ends 2024 trying to define his legacy at home and abroad President Biden's legacy at the end of his time in office is complicated by the fact that he stayed too long. Tamara Keith