House Dems say they're being pushed off committees for opposing Trump, the GOP floats a plan to eliminate the IRS and impose a nationwide sales tax, and the House Speaker is standing by Rep. George Santos for now.

"Brain Gain?" Research shows rural population is actually growing, especially in recreational areas; other small towns are having success offering relocation incentives like free building lots, cash, complimentary dinners and even internet credits; and researchers say the key is flexibility and creativity.

Gun-safety advocates face an uphill battle with Indiana lawmakers, South Dakota debates repealing its grocery tax, and the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger could affect rural states like Tennessee.

Democratic leaders urge Republicans to reveal spending cuts in the debt ceiling debate, the Senate Judiciary Committee grills ticket executives, and classified documents are found at former VP Mike Pence's home.

Massachusetts education advocates set spending goals from the state's Fair Share Amendment, Medicare changes will benefit seniors, and a task force makes recommendations for North Carolina's public health.

Third CA Mass shooting in three days; Grant funding aims to alleviate Virginia eviction crisis, a voter Citizenship bill in North Dakota stokes fears about accessibility, and Native Americans moving off the reservation face discrimination in Montana.

Democrats say House GOP members are endangering the U.S. economy by not raising the debt limit, four members of the far-right Oath Keepers are convicted of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy, and lawmakers renew efforts to give Washington, D.C., statehood.

New York's minimum wage could rise to more than $20, New Hampshire businesses and public school backers call for repeal of the state's divisive concepts law, and the weekend saw more mass shootings.

VP Harris reads a proclamation to protect abortion on Roe v. Wade's 50th, while anti-abortion advocates say their work isn't over, and the president will hold talks with House leadership on the national debt limit.

The U.S debt ceiling debate begins, mayors across the country discuss the future of policing, and the Supreme Court releases a report on the leaked Dobbs opinion investigation.