Politics

WATCH: Biden, Harris deliver inaugural remarks for 9th Summit of the Americas

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

Migration has taken center stage at an assembly of Western Hemisphere leaders in Los Angeles. Leaders are expected to agree on a call to action that supporters hope will guide countries as they host people fleeing violence and persecution.

Gavin Newsom overwhelmingly wins California primary

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Newsom is the overwhelming favorite to win a second term just a year after surviving a recall election. He will run on a progressive agenda that includes stricter gun laws and enhanced abortion services.

The Jan. 6 hearings are starting. How do public hearings differ from investigations?

By Claire Leavitt, The Conversation

On the eve of public hearings held by Congress’ January 6 investigative committee, a former oversight staffer for the House of Representatives explains what such hearings aim to accomplish.

WATCH: House Republicans hold briefing to oppose new gun laws in response to recent mass shootings

By Associated Press

House Republican members of the Second Amendment Caucus renewed their attacks on Democratic plans to advance legislation to place more restrictions on gun rights.

San Francisco recalls progressive prosecutor Chesa Boudin

By Janie Har, Associated Press

San Francisco residents voted overwhelmingly to recall progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin in a heated campaign that divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform in the famously liberal city.

Supreme Court says armed man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh’s house

By Mark Sherman, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

An armed man who threatened to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh was arrested near the justice's house in Maryland, officials said Wednesday.

WATCH: Attorney General Garland names 9 people who will review response to the Uvalde school shooting

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The Justice Department has named a team of nine people, including an FBI official and former police chiefs, to aid in a review of the law enforcement response to the Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers…

WATCH: Democrats hold news briefing as House moves to pass gun legislation

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The House is moving quickly Wednesday to pass legislation in response to recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle.

WATCH: Families, surviving classmates of Uvalde victims testify on gun violence in House hearing

By Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

An 11-year-old girl who survived the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, recounted in video testimony to Congress on Wednesday how she covered herself with a dead classmate’s blood to avoid being shot.

Democrat Mike Franken will face Chuck Grassley in Iowa Senate race

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democrat Mike Franken, a retired Navy admiral, will face Republican Chuck Grassley in the race for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat, winning his party nomination over two competitors.