Jan 17 Watch 8:49 Economists and business leaders raise alarm about looming debt ceiling deadline By Laura Barrón-López, Kyle Midura The U.S. is expected to bump into its borrowing limit in just a few days. The Treasury Department said it is taking "extraordinary measures" to allow the country to keep paying its debts for now, but Congress must vote to… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch 7:59 Political divide between red and blue states on display as governors inaugurated By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman This month, governors around the country are being sworn-in to new terms, and in many states, the divisions of last fall's election are still front and center. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter is following these… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch 7:26 Republican candidate accused of orchestrating shootings targeting Democrats in New Mexico By Geoff Bennett, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, linked a series of drive-by shootings that damaged the homes of local Democratic politicians to a defeated Republican candidate. The case spotlights the troubling rise in extremist violence targeting elected officials across the country. New… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Human trafficking victims forced to sell their organs share harrowing stories By Zeba Warsi Each year, an estimated 35,000 Nepalis are sold into modern slavery. They are vulnerable in part because of their economic conditions, as of the 29 million people who live in Nepal, nearly half live in poverty. But the country is… Continue watching
Jan 17 Maine Gov. Mills, legislative leaders move to expand abortion access By David Sharp, Associated Press Maine Gov. Janet Mills and legislative leaders want to expand access to abortion — allowing abortions after 24 weeks with a doctor's approval — and take steps to protect medical providers. Continue reading
Jan 17 Buccaneers' Russell Gage hospitalized for more tests after neck injury, concussion By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say wide receiver Russell Gage had movement in his extremities after suffering a neck injury and concussion in the team's wild-card playoff game against Dallas. Continue reading
Jan 17 U.S., Ukraine military chiefs meet in-person for the 1st time By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Army Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met for a couple of hours with Ukraine’s chief military officer, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, at an undisclosed location in southeastern Poland. Continue reading
Jan 17 What to know about the trial starting over Elon Musk's tweets about Tesla By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Long before beleaguered billionaire Elon Musk purchased Twitter in October, he had set his sights on Tesla, the electric automaker where he serves as CEO and from which he derives most of his wealth and fame. Continue reading
Jan 17 Ex-GOP candidate arrested in shootings at Democratic lawmakers' homes By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Solomon Pena, who authorities said was angry over his defeat, was arrested Monday evening in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Albuquerque. Continue reading
Jan 17 8 shot, 1 critical in shooting at MLK Day event in Florida By Associated Press The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed all the victims in the Monday shooting in Fort Pierce were adults, WPBF-TV reported. Continue reading