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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants incoming presidential advisor Elon Musk to sign an ethics pledge. She speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about what she says are Musk's conflicts of interest.

Presidents often claim their election victories give them a mandate. How true is that in this hyperpolarized era -- when President-elect Trump didn't win 50% of the vote?

Gov. Tim Walz saw his national profile skyrocket when he was picked to run as Vice President Harris' running mate. Now, he's back in Minnesota and figuring out what his role is in pushing back against the second iteration of a Trump administration.

After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in. This week the House passed his bill, which now heads to Biden's desk.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is making the case with senators that he should lead Health and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius, who had the job under Obama, explains the power and limits of the role.

Twenty-five years ago, a boy named Elian Gonzalez appeared -- remarkably alive -- in the waters off the coast of Miami. Immediately, his fate became the subject of an international debate: Should he stay in the U.S.? Or should he be returned to Cuba, ...

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have released a spending bill to fund the federal government until March 14.

Barring intervention by Gov. Eric Holcomb, Corcoran is scheduled to be executed before sunrise Wednesday at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City.

Acting Secretary Julie Su has led the Labor Department for nearly two years, despite never getting a Senate confirmation vote. With time running out, her staunchest supporters haven't given up.

Congressional leaders released a stop-gap spending bill to fund the government until March 14.