Jan 02 Watch 6:30 House Republicans spar over Speaker decision as McCarthy fights to secure votes By Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López Tuesday marks the start of a new Congress, but the story at the Capitol is a familiar one: chaos. This time inside the incoming Republican House majority, as leader Kevin McCarthy vies to become Speaker of the House. Capitol Hill… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 6:42 A look at the big issues that inspired new state laws taking effect in 2023 By Stephanie Sy, Cai Pigliucci The start of this new year is bringing with it some new state laws. Thousands of bills were passed in state legislatures in 2022, but there are a few issues that stand out for which many states have decided to… Continue watching
Jan 02 Watch 5:10 Remembering the legacy and storied career of Barbara Walters By Amna Nawaz Much is known about the storied career of legendary journalist Barbara Walters, who died over the weekend at the age of 93. But less is known about who she was as a person and the high cost her professional success… Continue watching
Jan 02 WATCH: House adjourns without electing a speaker By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Unable to elect Republican leader Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker Tuesday, the Republicans adjourned for the day in disarray as the party tries to regroup from his historic defeat after a long, messy start for the new Congress. Continue reading
Jan 02 Tim Walz sworn in for 2nd term as Minnesota governor, pledges boosts to education By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he begins his second term. Continue reading
Jan 02 Why it’s taking longer for the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Supreme Court arguments are continuing long after a red light tells lawyers to stop. Continue reading
Jan 02 After narrow election, Democrat Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Katie Hobbs took the oath of office to become Arizona's 24th governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009. Continue reading
Jan 01 Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York’s 1st woman elected governor By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state. Continue reading
Jan 01 Michigan Gov. Whitmer sworn in for 2nd term as Democrats retake control By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in for second term as the state's 49th governor on Sunday, pushing a message of unity and working together during remarks on the state Capitol steps as Democrats took full control of the state government for… Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 5:23 Why some House Republicans are holding out on McCarthy’s speaker bid When the new Congress convenes on Tuesday, one of the first orders of business in the House will be selecting a new speaker. Normally, the role goes to the leader of the majority party, but House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy… Continue watching