Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius To Step Down
The move comes about 6 months after the disastrous roll out of the health insurance website. It was eventually fixed, but not before delivering a severe blow to the president's approval ratings.
Obama And Al Sharpton: An Odd Couple Who Make Political Sense
For the cautious president and the free-wheeling reverend, there's a political symbiosis that comes from sharing the same stage.
Sebelius, Leader Of Rocky Health Care Rollout, Resigns From HHS
Kathleen Sebelius has resigned from her position as secretary of health and human services. President Obama accepted her resignation, and he plans to nominate Sylvia Matthews Burwell to replace her.
Judges Appear Divided In Case On Utah's Gay Marriage Ban
A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case prompted by last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.
German Fears About U.S. Spying Could Hurt Trade Deal
In a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center, Germans overwhelmingly said they prefer EU data privacy standards to those of the U.S.
Ryan Budget Vote Produces 'Win' For Both Parties
Democrats made lots of speeches about the horrors of the GOP's Ryan budget. Republicans made lots of speeches about its wonders. The actual effect on public policy? None.
Luci Baines Johnson: Vietnam War 'Lanced' LBJ's Gut Every Night
NPR's Don Gonyea spoke to LBJ's younger daughter about the personal costs of the presidency. "It was his cross to bear, and we felt it very much at home as well as in a public way," she says.
Austin Hosts Presidents Past And Present To Honor Civil Rights
President Obama is in Austin, Texas, honoring the legacy of President Lyndon Johnson and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He's one of four U.S. presidents to appear at a civil rights summit this week.
Budget Bomb-Throwing Resumes With Party Line Vote
The House voted Thursday to approve the budget introduced by Paul Ryan. It was passed on a party line vote. NPR's Tamara Keith joins the program to talk politics and policy.
Wonk Week In Washington: When Briefings Are Better Than Blossoms
Let the tourists stare at the cherry blossoms. This week, with its World Bank and IMF meetings, is for the true, serious wonks who just can't get enough of lecture halls and soggy hors d'oeuvres.
'Kissing Congressman' Video Puts Scandal In Unusual Focus
A video of married Rep. Vance McAllister in a passionate embrace with a co-worker has put his job in peril. In a prudent move, he decided against pursuing an FBI investigation into who leaked it.
With Proposed Mega-Merger On The Hill, Spotlight's On Consumers
Comcast and Time Warner executives ran into stiff opposition as they pitched their proposed merger to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The deal would give the combined company a large share of both pay TV and broadband internet service markets. In both cases, lawmakers wanted to know how consumers would be affected.
Pursuing IRS Controversy, House GOP Pivots Toward Crossroads
House Republicans want former IRS official Lois Lerner prosecuted for allegedly revealing information about one of their most powerful outside groups, Crossroads GPS.
Red State Returns Spotlight To Women, Backbone Of Texas GOP
This year, the Texas GOP finds itself on the defensive in the campaign for women's votes. As KUT's Ben Phillpott reports, there's a new group to help solve the issue: Red State Women.
Crossroads GPS At Heart Of GOP's Lois Lerner Probe
House Republicans cite the former IRS official's attempt to single out Karl Rove's non-profit — the one that spent $165 million attacking Democrats and helping Republicans.
