Kamila Kudelska

California lawmakers are pushing to pay addicts not to use illegal drugs.

In the California recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom crushed the opposition 64 to 36, though votes are still being counted as of noon on Wednesday.

Hawaii is experiencing its highest number of COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths since the pandemic began.

Secretary of State Shirley Weber said the total cost of the special election could exceed $300 million.

California’s recall election has been powered by some small business owners who are disgruntled about pandemic-era restrictions and pessimistic about the state’s future.

After initial returns showed the recall failing by a nearly 70% to 30% margin, the Associated Press and TV networks called the race for Newsom.

The president tours California wildfire destruction and talks about his approach to the climate crisis.

Josh, David and Tim discuss the pay-fors of Democrats’ big spending plans, a looming government shutdown, the debate about booster shots, and California’s failed recall election.

U.S. federal regulators said late last week that they may only be able to recommend a third coronavirus vaccine dose for some Pfizer recipients by September 30. The U.S.