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Two Congressional watchdog groups Tuesday called on Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) to step down from his seats on the Senate's Commerce and Appropriations committees. The senator is being investigated as part of a political corruption inquiry.

Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, joins Cincinnati Edition to talk about the recent U.S. drone strike that killed an Iranian general and the role of...

In this game guest-hosted by HQ Words', Anna Roisman, contestants mash-up two initialisms: For example: if your tax returns are being audited by Kate McKinnon, you've sent them to the I-R-S-N-L.

On this week's blues show, Saturday night, December 29th, at 11pm, the music begins with R.L. Burnside's classic, "It's Bad You Know," followed by Bobby...

Senate Republicans reject calls for an immediate public hearing on how the Bush administration used U.S. intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destructions to make the case for war. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) accuses Democrats of playing partisan politics. NPR's David Welna reports.

Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R-RI) is crucial to the Senate Foreign Relations committee's vote, scheduled for Tuesday, on John Bolton's nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations. The liberal Republican from Rhode Island faces a tough re-election bid next year, and voting against Bolton -- and his party -- could prove politically risky.

The Senate Intelligence Committee confirms the nomination of retiring U.S. Rep. Porter Goss (R-FL) to head the CIA. Several Democrats vote against Goss, citing his past partisanship and saying he lacks independence in intelligence matters. The full Senate must still confirm Goss. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Studies show mixed results in states with a flat tax, and the hit to local governments in Ohio would be huge: a projected $1.2 billion a year.

U.S. households had $2.4 trillion in savings in February, up $1 trillion from the year before. But not everyone has had the luxury of a savings account. Personal financial advisor Jonathan Pond joins us to offer safe money strategies in tough times.

President Biden unveiled his $2 trillion infrastructure plan in March, declaring it “a once-in-a-generation investment in America.” We take a look at how lessons from those once-in-a-generation projects inform policymakers today.