Sen. Tim Scott files paperwork to run for president in the 2024 election Tim Scott has a major announcement Monday in his home state of South Carolina. He is expected to announce a run for the White House and an official FEC filing Friday makes that even more likely. Washington Desk
Democrats, worried about a Biden-McCarthy deal, push a backup plan to avoid default Progressive Democratic lawmakers raised the alarm over comments Biden made earlier this week suggesting he's entertaining possible changes to federal safety net programs. Barbara Sprunt
Schumer meets with bipartisan group of senators to build a coalition for AI law Schumer has takes next steps with a group of bipartisan Senate lawmakers to craft a comprehensive artificial intelligence law. "Congress must move quickly," he said Thursday. Claudia Grisales
Arizona's farms are running out of water, forcing farmers to confront climate change Farmers in Arizona are facing the brunt of climate change as the Colorado River experiences shortages. Even in rural and conservative areas, most agree something needs to change. Ximena Bustillo
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. Deirdre Walsh
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
