US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

New program allows private citizens to sponsor refugees in US

The Welcome Corps program lets groups of at least five Americans apply to become sponsors and help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.

Biden to visit California and assess storm damage
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President Joe Biden will travel to California?s central coast Thursday to visit areas that have been devastated by extreme weather.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.

White House defends its delayed disclosure of classified docs found in Biden's home

The White House is brushing aside criticism of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.

Biden classified documents: Lawyers find more at Wilmington home

The White House said Saturday that lawyers for Biden found more classified documents at his home in Delaware than previously known.

The Issue Is: George Clooney, Alex Padilla, Katie Porter

This week, Elex is joined by Senator Alex Padilla to discuss California's deadly storms and the crisis at the border. Congresswoman Katie Porter discusses her run for Senate and her viral moment during the House Speaker race. Hollywood icon George Clooney discusses the Roybal Film and TV Production Magnet School and his push to give underserved kids a chance to get into the film industry.

New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump

The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.

House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority

Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.

Pro-Trump commentator Diamond of ‘Diamond and Silk’ dies at 51

The official Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed Lynette Hardaway’s death, writing “the world just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!”

Rep. Katie Porter to run for US Senate in California

Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday launched her 2024 campaign for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat.

Rep. Katie Porter to run for U.S. Senate in 2024
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Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber.

In Depth: New California laws
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Marla Tellez fills in for Hal Eisner.  She is joined by Attorney Ugo Lord to discuss some of California’s new laws for 2023.

Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker after 15 votes

Republican Kevin McCarthy was on track to become House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions boiling over after a chaotic week that tested the new GOP majority’s ability to govern.