US lawmakers ramp up, with days to keep the government from shutting down. Senator Whitehouse files an ethics complaint over an interview Justice Alito gave. And a federal court rejects Alabama's congressional map for gerrymandering black voters.

NH gun-safety advocates advise services, bipartisan laws after deadly shootings; Food banks, pantries address rising food insecurity during winter holidays; Despite cost debate, some MN businesses intrigued by paid-leave law.

On World AIDS Day, New Mexico activists say more money is needed for prevention; ND farmers still navigate corporate land-ownership policy maze; Unpaid caregivers in ME receive limited financial grants.

As climate change conference opens, one CA city takes action; Israel and Hamas extend Gaza truce by one day in a last-minute deal; WV could lose hundreds of millions in Medicaid funding.

Former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly tells investigators more details about efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley wins the endorsement of a powerful Koch brothers' network and a Senate committee targets judicial activists known to lavish gifts upon Supreme Court justices.

House Republicans differ on January 6th footage, Speaker Johnson says any Ukraine funding must include changes to border policy and former New Jersey Governor Christie says former President Trump is fueling anti-Semitism and hate.

Hamas and Israel release hostages during 4-day ceasefire, the NLRB deals a win to unionizing workers, and in New Mexico, gender-affirming care is getting harder to come by.

An expert sheds light on the relevance of presidential polls, lawmakers and veterans call for more investments in the clean energy economy and Nevada community leaders press Biden to reconsider a possible menthol cigarette ban.

Rural low income youth, especially boys, experience greater economic mobility than those in cities, a new government rule should help level the playing field for small poultry growers, and the Kansas Governor wants her state to expand Medicaid.

A federal judge says undated mail-in ballots should count in battleground PA, the CO Supreme Court will decide if Trump can appear on the state's presidential ballot and an OR judge rules against voter-approved gun control measures.

Voters weigh in on the need to include growing groups in GA's redistricting; judge denies bid to revoke Trump co-defendant Harrison Floyd's bond in GA over social media posts; MN food shelves navigate record high demand.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in a high-profile redistricting case; the ban on police use of chokeholds upheld by the New York Supreme Court; and families' food insecurity grows ahead of Thanksgiving.

Young NY farmers want Congress to help them withstand climate change, former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96; Amid organizing buzz, union membership lags, but leaders still see hope.

Oregon women's health clinic staff seek to unionize to improve conditions; Opposition growing to a major road project in AK's iconic Brooks Range; antisemitic post draws new criticism of Elon Musk.

Some in the House GOP blame the Jan. 6th insurrection on the FBI, New Hampshire continues first in the nation primary despite DNC changes, and lawmakers are facing pressure to regulate social media.

The House passes a spending bill to avert government shutdown, Georgia prosecutors seek protective order after Trump election leak and a GOP senator challenges a union leader to a brawl during committee hearing.

Uncertainty mounts on whether Congress can pass a budget by the end of the week, protests calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas grow and Louisiana is getting new election maps.

Speaker Johnson says Republicans are united in avoiding a government shutdown, some election offices receive mail containing fentanyl and President Biden faces increasing challenges from both Democratic and third party candidates.

Rep. Cori Bush says the 4-hour pauses in Gaza are not enough, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin won't run for reelection and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supports a CR to avoid a government shutdown.

Rural versus urban stereotypes about religion don't wash, according to a new study, President Biden barnstorms across rural America and Vermont takes a novel approach to dispense opioid overdose medicine through vending machines.

New Mexico gun buybacks draw scores, but experts question effectiveness; Ivanka Trump takes the stand in NY family fraud trial; removing barriers and making space for next-generation farmers.

Democratic Governor Andy Beshear wins a second term in Kentucky; Ohio voters pass Right to Abortion measure; Senior advocates push back on Alliant utility increase; a new report examines strengths and challenges of PA congregate-care settings for teens.

Donald Trump testifies in his civil trial, GOP presidential candidates discuss the party s "disconnect from reality," and states tackle a host of issues on Election Day.

Maine voters consider costs, climate in public utility amendment; NY Rep. George Santos survives expulsion vote. Now what? Latest poll shows Biden trailing Trump in key battleground states, as Trump takes the witness stand.