President Joe Biden to take to the Oval office in appeal to continue funding Ukraine and Israel in War efforts, Kansas City reassures residents after spike in religion-based hate crimes and AZ Earns 'B minus' grade for redistricting practices.

"Day Without Water" observance illustrates reality of living without; GOP's Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek other options; Prop 47-funded programs to reduce recidivism find success.

Jewish groups protest at U.S. Capitol, demand Gaza ceasefire; Biden's trip to Jordan canceled after Gaza hospital hit; Scientists use AI to 'predict' fire behavior.

Advocacy groups push IL lawmakers to pass domestic violence firearms bill, limited gag order by Judge Chutkan for Trump in D.C. Jan. 6 case; advocates consider best uses for opioid funds.

No-excuse absentee voting helps build voter turnout in New England; House Speaker vote now likely pushed back to Tuesday; South Dakota gets "C-plus" grade for redistricting.

Montana seeks public input on environmental policy; latest number 16 GOP holdouts on Scalise for speaker; NC advocates push for an end to juvenile life sentences.

"Activate Mississippi" aims to boost voter engagement, and education; Scalise is the front runner for Speaker, but many details remain; and adult learners to fill workforce gaps.

Surge in renewables keeps hopes of averting worst climate impacts alive; 'An act of sheer evil': Biden pledges support for Israel after attack; NM observes 35 years of "National Coming Out Day."

Experts say medium-to-heavy-duty EV infrastructure needs to grow; Hurd drops out of 2024 race, endorses Haley; Research: Ohio's droughts worse than often recognized.

South Texas opponents of new border wall promise resistance; Opponents push back on initiative to build jail in Washington State; Voting in SD: How does change of address affect registration?