How Congress’ workplace culture made accountability elusive
Congress was late to adopt workplace laws that protect private sector employees. How has that shaped its culture? NPR speaks…
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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 submitted his resignation from Congress.
Justice Department says Biden DOJ weaponized law to go after anti-abortion activists
The Trump administration has said that enforcement of the FACE Act by the Biden DOJ represents “the prototypical example” of…
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 America Act. But many Senate…
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 a Democrat, about sexual misconduct…