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More Democrats Call For Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump
By: Giles Snyder | Brian Naylor | NPR
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A number of the 2020 Democratic candidates, like their colleagues in Congress, are debating how to hold President Trump accountable for his actions following the release of the Mueller report.
Not Just Airplanes: Why The Government Often Lets Industry Regulate Itself
By: Brian Naylor | NPR
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A number of government agencies work closely with the industries they are charged with regulating. The issue surfaced after Boeing’s 737 Max planes had to be grounded by the FAA.
On Public Lands, Visitors Surge While Federal Management Funds Decline
By: Kirk Siegler | NPR
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Western towns surrounded by and dependent upon public lands are forced to get creative as federal recreation budgets continue a slow decline. They are boosting local efforts to maintain public access.
Manchin Only Democratic Senator Not to Endorse LGBT Bill
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is the only Democratic senator who did not co-sponsor an LGBT anti-discrimination bill. 44 Democratic U.S. senators and the two independent senators that caucus with them have signed onto Senate bill 788. The bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon would add LGBT protections to… Read More
Congress Blocks Trump’s National Emergency Declaration To Build The Wall
By: Susan Davis | NPR
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The resolution sets up the likely first veto confrontation between Congress and the White House since President Trump took office.
Senate To Vote On Measures To End Shutdown
By: Brian Naylor | Susan Davis | NPR
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Neither of the bills are considered likely to pass, but they mark the first time the Senate has taken action on the issue this session.
In Cairo, Pompeo Slams Obama’s Mideast Policies, Says Era Of ‘American Shame Is Over’
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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The top U.S. diplomat accused the Obama administration of making crucial errors that worsened a string of crises in the region, from the Arab Spring to ISIS.
A Warning About U.S. Credit Rating Could Signal Higher Interest Rates
By: Avie Schneider | NPR
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A major credit rating agency is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could mean that it will reconsider the nation’s AAA rating. That could lead to higher borrowing costs.
Democrats’ Health Care Ambitions Meet The Reality Of Divided Government
By: Alison Kodjak | NPR
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Congressional Democrats want to protect health coverage and protections of the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate in Republican hands, House Democrats will hold hearings and may turn to the courts.
Attorney General Nominee Visits Hill; Deputy Rosenstein To Leave After He’s Confirmed
By: Philip Ewing | NPR
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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has been on shaky political ground for months, but there is no specific plan for his departure. William Barr’s confirmation hearing is next week.