2026Talks

The nation's murder rate is up, the Senate votes on raising the debt limit, the DEA warns about fake prescription painkillers, a new version of DACA could be on the way, and John Hinckley, Jr. could go free next year.

Government shutdown looms as Senate prepares to vote on the debt ceiling, former President Trump holds rally in Georgia, the U.S. reopens a border crossing in Texas, and an Amtrak train crash kills three in Montana.

The January 6th committee subpoenas former Trump officials, a Senate showdown looms over the debt ceiling, the CDC okays COVID boosters for seniors, and advocates testify about scams targeting the elderly.

Sen. Mitch McConnell refuses to support raising the debt ceiling, the Biden administration pledges $500 million worth of COVID vaccine doses globally, and the military says it is taking steps to combat sexual assault.

UN Secretary General calls for ban on drones; New book by Politico reports Hunter Biden emails to foreign business leaders; Vice President Harris condemns treatment of Haitian migrants; and Congress works to avoid a government shutdown.

Pfizer says its vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to 11, travel restrictions soon will ease for vaccinated international visitors to the U.S., and a Texas doctor who performed an abortion under new restrictions is sued.

The U.S. military apologizes for drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians, Justice for J6 rally in Washington draws few, the CDC says it will help public health departments, and France recalls its ambassadors to the U.S. and Australia.

Virginia gubernatorial candidates debate; Former federal prosecutor Michael Sussmann indicted over lying to the FBI; lawmakers set to question oil industry over climate disinformation; and FDA scientists express skepticism over booster shots.

President Biden launches a new security partnership with Australia, voters reject a recall effort against California's governor, and poverty rates in the U.S. fell in 2020, thanks largely to pandemic assistance.

California's recall election goes smoothly; Senate Democrats introduce watered-down voting rights act; Biden's approval rating takes a hit on foreign policy post-Afghanistan withdrawal; and the President calls for urgent action on climate change.