Our 10 Most-Read Political Stories Of 2019 Reflect A Shifting Capitol Power Dynamic
An overarching and important theme of 2019 was the shifting power dynamic in Washington. The 2018 midterm elections put Democrats in control of the House of Representatives after eight years of Republican control — and made Nancy Pelosi House speaker for the second time in her career.
That had consequences, including the use of the ultimate check on presidential authority, impeachment.
Many of this year's most-read political stories on NPR.org centered on what the newly minted majority Democrats would do and how they'd use their power.
Other major stories of the year include the release of Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and the Democratic presidential primary race kicking into high gear.
Stories that just missed the top 10 covered Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's health, the early 2019 government shutdown, whether President Trump's tax returns would have to be released, several on the Ukraine affair that led to Trump's impeachment and Trump's Hurricane Dorian.
