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NPR's Steve Inskeep profiles the Reform Party convention, which pens tonight in Long Beach, California.

After Senate Republicans blocked plans for an outside commission to investigate the Capitol attack, the House voted to create a special panel for a new investigation. It was a largely partisan vote.

His fall from grace began when a local police chief told authorities about the murder of a British businessman. Bo's wife was convicted, and he's been connected to the handling of the case and other alleged corruption.

Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is making the case for bipartisan legislation to lower seniors' drug costs. Many Republicans oppose it over free market principles.

National sorority leaders have told members at the University of Virginia not to attend a multi-frat Bid Night party after a discredited article about a gang rape.

Three states go to the polls Tuesday, starting what will be an eight-week stretch of primaries in the U.S. For a look at the intra-party political landscape, NPR's Charlie Mahtesian has this overview.

That's what Kim Kardashian reportedly will earn for being in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve and again during some "special appearances" in 2012. But in the celebrity world, it's not unusual.

Allan Dowd of Maine Public Radio, reports on the two competing andidates for the Reform Party ticket - Ross Perot and Richard Lamm. Both were ampaigning in Maine yesterday.

Two independent candidates won their Senate races on Tuesday, but third-party candidates barely put a dent in the presidential outcome.

It's been a tough week for the Tea Party and its supporters in Congress. But activist Sal Russo and others say that their movement isn't going away. They're looking ahead to next year's midterm elections, as well as to next month's local races.