Biden met again with congressional leaders to negotiate raising the debt limit President Biden will cut short his trip to Asia in order to keep negotiating with top congressional leaders over the debt limit — with a possible default as little as 15 days away. A Martinez
Is drawing a voting map that helps a political party illegal? Only in some states A North Carolina court's unusual ruling has highlighted the fact that some states allow voting districts to be drawn in ways that make elections less competitive and help one political party win. Hansi Lo Wang
The IRS is building its own online tax filing system. Tax-prep companies aren't happy The IRS is working to develop its own free electronic tax-filing system in a potential challenge to commercial products such as TurboTax. The agency plans a pilot test of the program next year. Scott Horsley
As immigration debate plays out, border towns want to paint a different picture For the residents of Brownsville, Texas, the national spotlight often accompanies an increase in border crossings. But life goes on here, with or without the media attention. Ashley Lopez
Capitol Hill hearings to take a closer look at guardrails for artificial intelligence Members of the Senate Judiciary committee will hear from the CEO behind ChatGPT — as lawmakers hold several hearings on how to address concerns about emerging AI technology. Claudia Grisales
Mike Pence might run for president. So supporters are launching a super PAC to fund it As former Vice President Mike Pence weighs whether or not to run for president in 2024, his backers are putting money up to fund a run. Kelsey Snell
Trump-era special counsel's final report criticizes FBI's Russia probe Special Counsel John Durham says the DOJ and FBI "failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" and in particular, relied on leads provided by Trump's political opponents. Deepa Shivaram
Congress wants to regulate AI, but it has a lot of catching up to do Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is trying to lead an effort to craft groundbreaking legislation to install safeguards around artificial intelligence. But lawmakers have a lot to learn. Claudia Grisales
3 generations of trans Americans reflect on what has (and hasn't) changed Trans people in the U.S. have gained more rights in recent years, yet in many states those same rights are under attack. Now they are grappling with their newfound visibility – and vulnerability. Brianna Scott
Immigration policy is uncertain now that Title 42 has been lifted The end of Title 42 has raised questions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border about what will transpire in the months to come — both procedurally and politically. Franco Ordoñez
