Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

Biden signs order aimed at improving government services for public

President Biden signed an executive order that aims to offer better and more efficient services for the millions of routine interactions people have with the government.

Jan. 6 panel set to vote on holding Mark Meadows in contempt

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is set to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.

Goodyear's Mayor Georgia Lord dies after becoming city's first female mayor in 2011

The city of Goodyear announced the passing of its mayor on Sunday, Dec. 12. Mayor Georgia Lord had hoped becoming the city's first female mayor brought inspiration to the community.

Chris Wallace announces departure from FOX News, joining CNN

After 18 years, Chris Wallace announced on ‘FOX News Sunday’ that he’s leaving the network, saying he’s “ready for a new adventure.”

California governor pledges new gun control law modeled off of Texas abortion law

Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’s working on a bill that would allow people to sue the makers and sellers of assault weapons. The move comes after the Supreme Court upheld Texas’ controversial abortion law, which allows people to sue abortion clinics and anyone else who aids in an abortion.

Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow

In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.

Arizona governor appoints two new Maricopa County judges

Gov. Doug Ducey named current court Commissioner David Garbarino and private practice attorney Quintin Cushner to judgeships in Maricopa County.

Newsmaker Saturday - Congresswoman Debbie Lesko & Dr. Richard Carmona
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This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we check in with Congresswoman Debbie Lesko. Plus, we talk with Dr. Richard Carmona to find out more about the Omicron variant that has now been detected in Arizona.

Bob Dole honored at National Cathedral, World War II memorial

Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.

Debt ceiling: Biden signs fast-track plan to prevent default

The Senate approved a bill that will clear the way for Congress to raise the debt ceiling with a simple-majority vote before the projected Dec. 15 deadline.

Biden to close democracy summit with focus on elections, technology

President Biden will give remarks at the close of his two-day virtual Summit for Democracy, focusing on election integrity, misuse of technology and more.

Abortion in Texas: Supreme Court won’t stop ban, but OKs clinics’ suit

The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.

NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections

The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.

'I apologize to Ms. Adams': Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs issues apology to fired Senate staffer

Arizona's Secretary of State and Democratic candidate for governor, Katie Hobbs, is issuing an apology to Talonya Adams, who says Hobbs was responsible for her 2015 discriminatory firing.

Biden kicks off summit on democracy, calls on world leaders to ‘lock arms’

President Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, a two-day virtual meeting of some 110 countries, kicked off Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.

President Biden, leaders gather to pay tribute to Bob Dole at US Capitol

Bob Dole will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, as the president and others gather to pay tribute to an "American giant" who served the country in war and in politics with pragmatism, self-deprecating wit and a bygone era's sense of common civility.

Bob Dole's final salute to George H.W. Bush part of senator's lasting legacy

In 2018, Bob Dole offered a touching final salute in front of the casket of his once fierce political rival, former President George H.W. Bush.