Senate passes stopgap spending bill, avoiding the threat of a shutdown
The Senate has approved a stopgap spending bill to fund the government into early next year.
Politics & Government
Biden announces new agreements with China on fentanyl and resuming military talks
President Biden announced new agreements on fentanyl, AI and resuming military talks with China following his first meeting in a year with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit.
A reclaimed VA campus in West LA could help with the city's homelessness crisis
The massive West LA campus may finally start housing vets - in numbers that could turn the tide on veterans homelessness nationwide.
How China's weakened economy plays into talks between Biden and Xi
Robert Daly of the Wilson Center speaks about how China's weakened economy may affect talks between President Biden and President Xi.
A new NPR poll shows that among Republican infighting, voters want to see compromise
Republicans in Congress have been fighting publicly and privately and threatening their own ability to govern. A new NPR poll shows that voters want to see compromise.
20 women are now suing Texas, saying state abortion laws endangered them
7 women who were denied reproductive health care in Texas have joined an ongoing lawsuit.
New Hampshire sets Jan. 23 as presidential primary date, bucking Biden's preference
President Biden's supporters are running a write-in campaign to ensure he still gets votes even though his name won't be listed on the state's primary ballot.
Speaker Johnson's close ties to Christian right — both mainstream and fringe
The Louisiana Republican has deep ties to evangelical leaders, including pastors who hold anti-democratic views and helped fuel the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a battle for God to save America.
Americans are split over Israel's response in its war with Hamas
An equal number say Israel's response to Hamas' attack has either been too much or about right. A majority of Democrats now say it's been too much, driven by people of color and younger respondents.
State awards additional funding for parks and recreation development
The state has awarded almost $2 million in additional grants for parks and recreation projects.
The funding is part of money being distributed through the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.