Sep 14th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama canceled his Saturday Night Live appearance Saturday night because of Hurricane Ike, but the Democratic presidential candidate made a campaign visit to Manchester, N.H., earlier in the day. Republican Sen. John McCain will be in New Hampshire on Sunday, appearing at a NASCAR race.
Aug 29th, 2008 · Republican Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his presidential running mate, a surpise decision that pundits scrambling to learn more about the first-term governor. NPR's John Ydstie offers analysis on Palin's selection and what it means for McCain's prospects in November.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Despite a federal indictment, Republican Sen. Ted Stevens won his primary race for Senate and immediately proclaimed the November election a "piece of cake." He'll now move on to the general election, while facing charges that he failed to report gifts from an oil company.
Aug 14th, 2008 · Republican Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma was an obstetrician before he held elected office. But the senator hasn't exactly given up his first career — and the Senate Ethics Committee is crying foul. Alex Chadwick talks to Senator Coburn about why he thinks delivering babies pro bono should not be thought of as a possible conflict of interest.
Jul 29th, 2008 · Republican Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska has been indicted on seven counts of falsely reporting hundreds of thousands of dollars in services he received from a company that helped renovate his home. He is the longest-serving Republican senator.
Jul 28th, 2008 · The campaigns of Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama say the two rival presidential candidates will turn their attention to the economy this week.
Jul 28th, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama is proposing a comprehensive, even invasive program that would reach from birth to college. Republican Sen. John McCain is planning to focus on enabling local initiatives, and expanding virtual learning.
Jul 18th, 2008 · The Bush administration has been pressing Congress to sign off on a rescue plan for the mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some lawmakers are critical of the effort to prop up the two companies. Deborah Amos talks to Republican Sen. Richard Shelby, who is the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, about his thoughts on the plan.