Rally decries council 'No' vote on Bellingham's Immigrant Center; Fake threats to Maine schools cause real trauma for students and staff; UW and other schools face calls to improve animal safety in research labs.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi steps down after two decades as Democratic leader, election denier Kari Lake disputes the results of the Arizona gubernatorial race and Republicans say investigating President Joe Biden will be a top priority for the new Congress.

Iowans voice strong support for progressive ideals, Minnesotans are worried about climate change but are hopeful about solutions, and the BLM holds a public meeting today on a proposed National Monument.

Avian flu takes a toll, the stigma of #mentalillness is fading in rural America, there is money for telehealth in the bipartisan infrastructure law, and expect lots of cars on the road for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Donald Trump launches his campaign for president in 2024, the Senate advances the Respect for Marriage Act, efforts ramp up to save the DACA program, and the Cherokee Nation wants Congressional representation.

Katie Hobbs will be Arizona's next governor, a lame-duck session may be Democrats' last chance to use their majority in both houses of Congress, and Republican governors admit they need to inspire young voters.

An early voting amendment in Connecticut faces a legal challenge, the fight to reduce veteran homelessness is progressing, and anger arises over delays in Illinois social-equity cannabis licenses.

President Biden says Democrats most likely will not codify abortion rights, though Democrats plan to do so for same-sex marriage, and activists call on President Biden to offer clemency to Leonard Peltier.

Despite midterm successes, President Biden casts doubt about codifying Roe v. Wade, drugmakers and community health centers spar over discounts in court, and Midwest groups fight carbon pipelines.

Democrats will maintain control of the U.S. Senate, Maryland takes steps to improve weather forecasting, and South Dakota embraces a movement to inspire future teachers amid workforce shortages.