Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune has his work cut out for him Newly elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a series of confrontations ahead within his own party. Susan Davis
What will Trump 'draining the swamp' look like? President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his vows to rid Washington of "rogue bureaucrats" and "dismantle the deep state."
Why the White House hasn't benefited much from investing in infrastructure The Biden administration pumped billions of dollars into roads, bridges, airports and rail -- but saw little if any political benefit in the election. Joel Rose
Did Democrats lose on the economy or the culture wars? Three strategists weigh in After last week's losses, Democrats have pointed fingers, laid blame, and second-guessed themselves. NPR called three strategists to look ahead instead and ask: Where does the party go from here? Alejandra Marquez Janse
Trump picks RFK Jr. to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a former presidential candidate who has a history of spreading conspiracy theories, including about vaccines — is poised to have a key health role in the Trump administration. Jeongyoon Han
Targets of Trump's threats brace for the new administration President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly promised to investigate, prosecute, imprison or otherwise punish his perceived enemies during his campaign. Now, some of his targets are preparing. Tom Dreisbach
Senate Republicans concerned with Gaetz nomination ask to access House ethics probe Senators are calling for access to a House Ethics Committee probe into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., following his nomination to be the next Attorney General under president-elect Donald Trump. Lexie Schapitl
Florida sues FEMA for discrimination accusing it of denying aid to Trump supporters Fla. Attorney General Ashley Moody is suing Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell, and a former FEMA supervisor for violating Floridians' civil rights after hurricanes. Debbie Elliott
