Politics

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif, announced on Sunday, Oct. 1, the appointment of Laphonza Butler, D-Calif, to the U.S. Senate.

Calif. Gov. Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat

With a government shutdown averted for now, Congress faces new challenges.

Shutdown averted but Congress faces new challenges: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 2, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein passed away at 90, leaving vacancies in the Senate that Gov. Gavin Newsom needs to fill.

Sen. Feinstein’s death leaves Senate vacancy Gov. Newsom needs to fill

Millions of federal government employees go without pay during a government shutdown, but members of Congress keep getting a paycheck.

Members of Congress still get paid during government shutdown

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., the longest-serving senator from her state, has died, according to people familiar with the matter.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, longest serving woman senator, dies at 90

Musk met local law enforcement and politicians at the Texas border with Mexico to get a first hand look at the immigration situation.

Elon Musk weighs in on immigration policy in visit to US-Mexico border

With just hours to go for Congress to act, we look at what could be affected if a government shutdown begins this weekend.

Government shutdown’s potential impact: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 29, 2023

The Oversight Committee held its first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden where Democrats tried to subpoena Rudy Giuliani.

Democrats try to subpoena Giuliani at impeachment inquiry hearing

DNA collection at the southern border is creating controversy over where and how the information can be used.

DHS collects migrants’ DNA for growing database, raising privacy concerns

Seven presidential candidates looked to gain momentum during Wednesday night's debate as the absent frontrunner loomed large.

Candidates clash at 2nd GOP primary debate: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 28, 2023

A poll from Monmouth University found that a plurality of Americans would blame Republicans for a government shutdown and prefer compromise.

Poll: More Americans would blame Republicans for government shutdown

Senate Democrats have walked away from negotiations with Republicans on border policy changes due to GOP demands on asylum and parole reform.

House, Senate vote on bills as government shutdown looms: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 27, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a federal constitutional convention to consider the 28th amendment. A law professor explains what that means.

Law professor analyzes Gov. Newsom’s call for a federal constitutional convention

New Jersey Democrat Sen. Cory Booker called on senior Sen. Bob Menendez to step down while he fights bribery and corruption charges.

NJ Sen. Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign over bribery charges

The second Republican primary debate nears as the field of eligible candidates grows smaller.

2nd Republican primary debate field set: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 26, 2023

As offshore wind energy develops off the East Coast, many fishermen say they will not be able to work between the turbines.

Wind energy expansion raises concerns over fishing industry’s future

Sen. Bob Menendez made his first public remarks since being indicted on federal bribery and corruption charges.

Indicted Sen. Menendez says he’ll be exonerated, kept cash in clothes for ’emergencies’

Calls on Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to resign have grown since being indicted on federal charges of bribery on Friday, Sept. 22.

Calls for Sen. Bob Menendez resignation grow amid bribery charges

The Pentagon said a government shutdown would have a negative impact on military readiness and its ability to start new programs.

Pentagon explains how government shutdown would impact defense

The Biden administration is sending it's 47th installment of support to Ukraine since Aug. 2021, this package totaling $325 million.

Biden admin sending $325 million in military resources to Ukraine

The White House is set to announce a new office dedicated to gun violence prevention.

Biden to announce Office of Gun Violence Prevention: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 22, 2023

The U.S. Congress has a week to pass a funding bill or risk a government shutdown. How much would that cost?

Congress risks another government shutdown. The cost of 5 prior shutdowns.

The Senate voted on three top military officers as Sen. Tommy Tuberville prevents swift passage of 300 nominees.

Senate confirms top military nominees, Tuberville says his hold will continue

Attorney General Merrick Garland testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Sept. 20.

AG Garland’s testimony got heated as Republicans, Democrats traded barbs