Oct 11 WATCH: Biden says the proposed FTC ban on junk fees will help families and 'honest' businesses By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills. Continue reading
Oct 11 After ousting McCarthy, House Republicans are stalemated over finding a new House speaker By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Two leading contenders, Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan appear to be splitting the vote. Continue reading
Oct 11 Live updates: What's happening on Day 5 of the Israel-Hamas war By Associated Press Israel has vowed unprecedented retaliation against the Hamas militant group ruling the Palestinian territory after its fighters stormed through the border fence Saturday and gunned down hundreds of Israelis. Continue reading
Oct 11 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case about gerrymandering affecting Black voters in South Carolina By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to preserve the Republican hold on a South Carolina congressional district against a claim that it treats Black voters unfairly. The outcome could shape the fight for partisan control of the House of… Continue reading
Oct 10 North Carolina Republicans enact voting changes that weaken governor's ability to oversee elections By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina Republicans have enacted vote-count restrictions and weakened the governor's ability to oversee elections and other state regulatory bodies by overriding Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes. Continue reading
Oct 10 Citing Trump's online attacks, U.S. prosecutors seek protections for jurors in election case By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Federal prosecutors are urging the judge overseeing Donald Trump's election interference case in Washington to take steps to protect the privacy and identity of prospective jurors. Continue reading
Oct 10 Rep. Santos faces new charges he stole donor identities, made unauthorized charges to their credit cards By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press A new indictment filed Tuesday charges U.S. Rep. George Santos with stealing the identities of donors to his campaign and then using their credit cards to ring up tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges. Continue reading
Oct 10 Watch 4:59 Candidates for House speaker tell fellow Republicans why they should have the gavel By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura House Republicans gathered behind closed doors to try to pick their next speaker. Candidates for the job made their case why they should be entrusted with the gavel. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins spent the day polling GOP members and reports… Continue watching
Oct 10 Watch 3:59 Dred Scott's struggle for freedom honored with new memorial By Gabrielle Hays, Solveig Rennan The name Dred Scott is synonymous with the struggle for freedom. Now, 165 years after the Supreme Court case that bears his name, Scott’s gravesite is a memorial befitting that legacy. NewsHour Communities Correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports. Continue watching
Oct 10 New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press The legislation expands the definition of gravely disabled to include people who are unable to provide themselves basic needs due to an untreated mental illness or heavy drug uses. Continue reading