Under pressure from Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026? : NPR
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Trump says Iran talks could resume as U.S. blocks Iranian ports : NPR
Comrades, relatives and friends of Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, who was reportedly killed…
Tony Gonzales' resignation sparks uncertainty about what comes next
With the resignation of former Congressman Tony Gonzales, it’s unclear who will represent the Southern…
How Congress' workplace culture made accountability elusive
Congress was late to adopt workplace laws that protect private sector employees. How has that…
Eric Swalwell facing new sexual assault allegations after resignation from Congress
Eric Swalwell is facing new allegations of sexual assault, days after the California Democrat formally…
The ethics behind the resignations of 2 congressmen following misconduct allegations : NPR
NPR’s A Martinez speaks with former chief White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about the…
Local TV giant Nexstar in court over Tegna deal : NPR
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr (right), shown in a photo with Acting U.S. Assistant Attorney…
Congress ethics experts weigh in on Swalwell and Gonzales’ resignations : NPR
Rep. Eric Swalwell attends the SEIU-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW)’s Gubernatorial Candidate Worker Forum at…
The filibuster has long forced senators to compromise. Can it survive 2026?
President Trump wants to do away with the filibuster in order to pass the Save…
Former Congresswoman speaks on sexual harassment resignations in the House
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with former Rep. Jackie Speier, who represented a California district as…