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House Speaker McCarthy led GOP lawmakers on a trip to the southern border. Nicaragua's president ramps up attacks on political dissidents. Telsa is rolling out a fix to its full self-driving feature.
Politics & Government
Kevin McCarthy leads his first border trip in his new role as House speaker
With Republicans in control of the House, Kevin McCarthy aimed to make good on promises he and his party made on the campaign trail to focus on border issues. He did that with a trip to the border.
How does Nikki Haley's presidential bid fit into GOP efforts to be more diverse?
NPR's A Martinez speaks with conservative political commentator Tara Setmayer about Republican Party efforts to make its public image more diverse.
A portion of the Georgia special grand jury report on election fraud is out
Georgia has had a special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump broke the law by interfering in the 2020 election. The first part of its report is out now.
The president's personal physician has issued Biden a clean bill of health
President Biden is a healthy, vigorous 80 year-old, according to the White House physician who completed an annual physical. The report says Biden remains fit to fully execute his role as president.
Speaker McCarthy leads first border trip in his new role. Critics call it a photo op
The speaker led an all Republican delegation to Arizona's border with Mexico to highlight what he sees as problems in the region where border communities are facing strained demands.
Biden gets a clean bill of health as he mulls a 2024 run — where his age is a concern
President Biden's personal physician said he is in good health and capable of carrying out his presidential duties.
Kentucky high court upholds state abortion bans while case continues
The state Supreme Court kept two state bans in place after Kentucky voters signaled support for abortion rights at the ballot box last November.
Sen. John Fetterman is receiving treatment for clinical depression
The Pennsylvania Democrat checked himself into Walter Reed hospital on Wednesday night.
How President Biden's latest physical could affect his expected reelection bid
The White House is set to release the results of President Biden's latest physical — a document that will be closely scrutinized ahead of an expected reelection bid where his age is a major factor.