Government Accountability
Weekend shutdown talks led by Pence to go into a second day
Trump confirmed to reporters that he privately told Democrats, in the Friday meeting with congressional leaders, that the shutdown could drag on for "months or even years."
5 years ago
Unpaid bills, leftovers, downtime: Workers cope in shutdown
As the government's partial shutdown pushed toward a third week, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are feeling the financial pinch.
5 years ago
Little sign of progress on wall stalemate after hill leaders briefed at White House
A closed-door briefing for congressional leaders in the White House Situation Room on Wednesday failed to resolve any issues over funding for border security.
5 years ago
Amid swearing-in, Pa. lawmakers add significant updates to chamber rules
Pennsylvania’s House and Senate swore in their newly-elected members on New Year’s Day and are now gearing up to start a two-year legislative session.
5 years ago
Trump invites congressional leaders for talks as shutdown continues
The meeting, described as a "briefing" on "border security," would take place Wednesday, a day before Democrats are set to take over the House, sources tell NPR's Scott Detrow
5 years ago
Here’s what could be ahead in the Russia investigations in 2019
The Russia imbroglio is barreling into another year that could deliver even more revelations and political heat than the last one — and maybe even a big finale.
5 years ago
House Democrats have plan to re-open government
House Democrats are introducing a package of bills Monday that would re-open the federal government without approving money for President Donald Trump's border wall.
5 years ago
Chief of staff Kelly: Trump backed away from wall months ago
President Donald Trump long ago backed away from his campaign pledge to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, his outgoing chief of staff said.
5 years ago
No talk of solution to shutdown, president tweets blame
The shutdown is forcing hundreds of thousands of federal workers and contractors to stay home or work without pay.
5 years ago
Tourism group gives funds to reopen Liberty Bell for 3 days
Tourists in Philadelphia for the holidays will be able to see the Liberty Bell this weekend despite a partial federal government shutdown.
5 years ago
Being heard on Capitol Hill: Postcards with an edge
Clubs forming to write to elected officials are on the rise. Amid a growing deluge of emails and online petitions, the humble postcard makes a return.
5 years ago
Listen 5:168-year-old migrant boy dies in government custody in New Mexico hospital
The boy died shortly after midnight on Tuesday, at a hospital in Alamogordo, N.M. He is the second child this month to die in CBP custody after being apprehended by the agency
5 years ago
Violence Against Women Act expires because of government shutdown
VAWA funds and administers numerous programs assisting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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In April 2017, Katie Brennan went to police accusing Al Alvarez, her co-worker on Gov. Phil Murphy's campaign, of raping her. Why did it take over a year for Alvarez to quit?
Air Date: December 24, 2018
Listen 15:19Government unlikely to get fully back to business for days
The federal government is expected to remain partially closed past Christmas Day in a standoff over President Donald Trump's demand for funds to build a border wall.
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