Conservative Climate Caucus leader previews the group's roadmap NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah, the chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus.
Newly elected LA County sheriff Robert Luna inherits a deeply troubled department Retired Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna won the election as Los Angeles County sheriff. He inherits a troubled department from incumbent Alex Villanueva. Scott Simon
Who is DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith? Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a former Justice Department prosecutor to investigate two criminal cases involved former-President Donald Trump. Dustin Jones
A special counsel will oversee Justice Department's Trump investigations Former DOJ public integrity chief Jack Smith will oversee the case of the national security documents that were found at the former president's Florida estate and key aspects of the Jan. 6 probes. Carrie Johnson
Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as a party leader. Who will replace her? Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight. Ximena Bustillo
Sen. Patty Murray looks to new leadership roles after reelection In 1992, Murray became the first female senator to represent Washington state. She’s preparing for another first, of national proportions. Paige Browning
The Taylor Swift ticket fiasco is refocusing a spotlight on Ticketmaster's dominance Ticketmaster says unprecedented demand caused tech issues, frustrating fans. Some Democrats say the problem is actually with the company's market power. Rachel Treisman
Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens GOP Rep. Comer says pending investigations will show Hunter Biden engaged in influence peddling. Comer alleges then-Vice President Biden may have financially benefitted from his son's businesses. Deirdre Walsh
Speaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks. Deirdre Walsh
Rep. Bass is elected mayor of Los Angeles in a contentious and close race Congresswoman Karen Bass was elected mayor of Los Angeles, making her the first woman and second African American to lead the city. The race was dominated by voters' concerns about homelessness. Leila Fadel
