Rep. George Santos voluntarily steps down from House committee assignments
2h By Barbara SpruntMultiple GOP lawmakers tell NPR that embattled New York Republican Rep. George Santos has voluntarily recused himself from serving on committees temporarily.Trump sues Bob Woodward for releasing audio of their interviews without permission
3h By Rachel TreismanThe former president has made good on his threat to sue the Washington Post reporter over his use of interview recordings. The lawsuit seeks nearly $50 million in damages.Jim Jordan moves from leadership nemesis to key player in GOP agenda
6:00am By Deirdre WalshDuring his early years in the House, Rep. Jordan pressured Republican leaders to move to the right. Now as Judiciary chairman, he is a key architect in Speaker McCarthy's oversight agenda this year.Morning news brief
5:03am By A MartínezSecretary of State Blinken meets with Palestinian President Abbas, deadline to cut water use along the Colorado River, evidence is presented on Trump's role in paying hush-money to Stormy Daniels.Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform
5:00am By Barbara SpruntNational outrage over the killing of Tyre Nichols has prompted renewed calls on Capitol Hill for police reform. But in a divided Congress, bipartisan reform legislation is unlikely.The CEO of TikTok will testify before Congress amid security concerns about the app
4:42am By Ayana ArchieTikTok has been under scrutiny in recent years about its privacy and security practices and its effect on young people's mental health. Various bans of the app have been enacted across the country.The White House plans to end COVID emergency declarations in May
Mon 7:18pm By Dana FarringtonThe declarations have been extended several times since they were first enacted back in 2020. The plan could have implications for several COVID-related policies, such as funds for tests and vaccines.U.S. defense secretary visits ally South Korea as it faces growing North Korea threat
Mon 5:46pm By Anthony KuhnDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in South Korea to reassure its ally of the U.S. commitment to defend it, as the seven-decades-old U.S. system of alliances in Asia comes under increasing pressure.Blinken urges calm amid escalating Israel-Palestinian conflict
Mon 5:28pm By Peter KenyonThe U.S. secretary of state calls for calm on a trip to Jerusalem, which is seeing an escalation in Israeli-Palestinian violence.Sec. Blinken had a plan for his visit to Jerusalem. Then he had to pivot
Mon 5:11pm By Manuela López RestrepoU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Jerusalem has turned out to be about much more than he bargained for.House Republicans are kicking off investigations into the Biden administration
Mon 5:09am By Claudia GrisalesAfter months of preparations, House Republicans this week are launching committee hearings investigating Democrats.Morning news brief
Mon 5:09am By Steve InskeepMemphis leaders say police reform is part of the solution to police violence, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken is in Jerusalem amid mounting violence, House Republicans begin probes into Democrats.Recent infighting raises the question: How conservative is the GOP?
Mon 5:01am By Danielle KurtzlebenRepublican Party divisions over who would lead the House, debates over the debt ceiling and other conflicts have revived a years-long conversation about what it even means to be conservative.Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen on Tyre Nichols killing
Sun 5:08pmNPR's Michel Martin speaks with U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen about the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers.Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson on Tyre Nichols killing
Sun 5:08pmNPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson about the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
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