Apr 4th, 2006 · Succumbing to scandal, former Majority Leader Tom Delay intends to resign from Congress within weeks, closing out a career that blended unflinching conservatism with a bare-knuckled political style. Delay was first elected in 1984, and conceded he faced a difficult race for re-election.
Feb 2nd, 2006 · House Republicans vote Thursday on a replacement for former Majority Leader Tom DeLay. Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO), the acting majority leader, is considered the frontrunner ahead of Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) and Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ). Blunt and Boehner have strong ties to Washington lobbyists. Shadegg remains a "dark horse" candidate.
Jan 16th, 2006 · It's a time of upheaval in the U.S. House, amid lobbying scandals and the indictment of former Majority Leader Tom DeLay on campaign finance charges. Melissa Block talks to Walter Shapiro, Washington bureau chief for Salon.com, about the race among three House Republicans seeking to succeed DeLay in the majority leader's post.
Dec 25th, 2005 · A sound montage of some of the voices in this year's news, including former Secretary of State Colin Powell; NPR reporter Adam Davidson; President George W. Bush, sworn in by Chief Justice William Rehnquist; House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
Dec 8th, 2005 · Some House Republicans want an internal vote to elect new leaders this month, allowing the party to start 2006 with a new majority leader. A Texas judge has upheld the most serious charges pending against former Majority Leader Tom DeLay, leaving him unlikely to resume his post any time soon.
Sep 28th, 2005 · House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) has been indicted on one conspiracy charge connected to a campaign finance scandal. Alex Chadwick speaks with NPR Washington editor Ron Elving about the charge and what it means for Republican congressional leaders and President Bush's legislative agenda.