Search results for

NPR's A Martinez asks Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, about the Pentagon shakeup that included the firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr.

President Obama made a final public plea to Congress today to hurry up and pass an agreement to avert automatic tax hikes and spending cuts that would take effect at midnight. NPR's Scott Horsley joins host Audie Cornish from the White House with the latest news on what's happening on Capitol Hill.

The nation's top military officer told senators Tuesday he supports overturning the law barring gays from serving openly in the ranks. Adm. Mike Mullen's comments were the first time a senior active-duty officer has called for ending what's known as don't ask don't tell, which has forced thousands of gay servicemen from the ranks since it was enacted in 1993.

The U.S. director of national intelligence says al-Qaida will continue to try to attack the U.S. until its two top leaders are dead. Dennis Blair was briefing a congressional panel Tuesday on the assessment of global threats.

Under new rules, the top executives of those companies that seek federal bailout funds cannot earn more than $500,000. Steven Hall, managing director of Steven Hall and Partners, an executive compensation consultation firm, offers his insight on what the change means.

Before becoming the second-in-command at the FBI, Dan Bongino used his popular podcast to spread conspiracy theories about the Jan. 6 attack. Here's what else he said.

Prosecutors say five defendants "took aim at the heart of our democracy" on Jan. 6, 2021. Defendants' lawyers tell jurors their clients didn't plan the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The Associated Press is reporting Newt Gingrich will suspend his presidential bid Wednesday. Such a move by the former House Speaker would further clear…

Bowling Green, Ky – From our friend Cole Phelps, master mixologist at The Oakroom in Louisville:Mint julep: Put 12 mint leaves in a glass, and add 3/4 oz.…

By APSomerset, KY – A federal consultant has accused top state officials of a failure ofleadership to correct problems at a residential center for…