Salman Rushdie’s new novel centers on a billionaire real estate mogul who has ‘Trumpy echoes’

How Trump’s border wall demands could lead to a government shutdown

More than a few conservatives are pushing back against House Republicans’ new health care bill

A couple of answers in our #100Days100Qs to President Donald Trump

In a break with Trump, GOP Senate leader calls for Congressional investigation into Russia’s influence on US elections

All this fake news is rotting our brains

Bernie Sanders influences the Democratic Party platform — with some limits

Congress shows signs of movement on limited gun restrictions

How old guns are turned into beautiful new jewelry

From Stonewall, love toward Orlando

Six reasons Bernie Sanders won Wyoming, but still tied in the delegate race

How did journalists miss the stirrings of the Trump phenomenon? Have they enabled his rise?

Why are researchers missing signs of autism in girls?

Justin Trudeau’s visit warms up the US’ chilly relationship with Canada

Why the GOP has practically no way out of its current mess

The GOP is readying for a fight as Trump is gaining steam

Even as the candidates leave New Hampshire, the heroin epidemic burns on

These are the guys and gals responsible for finding the dirt on would-be elected officials

Sure it’s viral but…why you should ignore Bernie Sanders’ ‘America’ ad

Medvedev fires prominent Moscow mayor

Why Congress is moving to tighten restrictions on refugees, but leaves the Visa Waiver Program untouched

Ryan: I’ll take the job, on my terms

Congressman who throttled gun violence studies says he made a mistake

Quietly, Congress extends a ban on CDC research on gun violence

Harvard study finds that daughters of working mothers earn more money

The fight against Qatar as a World Cup host reaches the halls of Congress

This week’s agenda: lame duck Congress returns, unemployment benefits expire

Highlights from Sunday’s NFL action

Ingrid Betancourt: on her six years as a captive in the Colombian jungle

When end of life issues meet reproductive ethics

Diplomats try to keep mideast peace talks alive

The Takeaway 20100827 – Segment 10

What do big earnings numbers mean for the economy?

Congress approves legislation to extend unemployment benefits

Listeners respond: Shirley Sherrod

Could legalizing medical marijuana boost the economy?

Listeners respond: reactions to the World Cup and the hardships of being a family favorite

Rhode Island, other states question the real value of Lieutenant Governor

Tensions high on US-Mexico border after fatal shooting of Mexican teen

Should the government declare a national day of prayer?

An NYC bomber still uncaught

US House Speaker John Boehner Favors Military Strike in Syria

Jobs bill is defeated as GOP candidates talk economics

With Christie out, who will GOP voters favor?

Cantor says house will not vote on Obama jobs bill

Analyzing last night’s GOP debate

Congressional showdown over FEMA funding

Fed invests in the treasury while Moody’s downgrades banks

Congressional showdown over FEMA funding

Congress goes back to work

Congress reaches FAA deal, easing pain on thousands of furloughed workers

The political cost of the debt deal

Is the Debt Debate Damaging the Republican Party Brand?

All sides gambling down to the wire on debt

Debt talks continue in Washington

Rep. Rush Holt on Social Security cuts in debt ceiling talks

Obama, Dems, GOP Draw Lines on Debt Ceiling Debate

In Debt Reduction Battle, Where Are the Sacred Cows?

Congress to Vote on Cutting Funding for Libya

At Gay Rights Event, Attendees Listen for Obama’s ‘Evolving’ Gay Marriage Position