What will Congress do after the shutdown? We asked a Republican and a Democrat
Most of the federal government is shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. We asked two House…
October 2025
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What happens when the firewall between the White House and the DOJ comes down?
President Trump is pressuring the Department of Justice to pursue his political enemies, like former FBI director James Comey. Legal…
Hundreds of celebrities relaunch a McCarthy-era committee to defend free speech
The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors,…
Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., talks about the government shutdown
NPR speaks with Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., about the government shutdown.
Government shutdown begins after Congress fails to agree on spending bill
Much of the federal government shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a deal to keep government programs and…