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Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY), seen here last year, is expected to be indicted on criminal charges. His lawyer says Grimm has done nothing wrong.

Rep. Michael Grimm To Face Criminal Charges, Lawyer Says

The exact charges haven't been announced; the Staten Island lawmaker and former FBI agent, who was first elected to Congress in 2010, has been under investigation for campaign finance and fraud.

No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins

With lawmakers in Washington at loggerheads over the same issues they've been arguing about for more than five years, the federal government has partially shut down.

Democratic vice presidential nominee, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, held a town hall at the Exeter Town Hall in Exeter, N.H., on Thursday afternoon.

Full Transcript: NPR's Interview With Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine

NPR's wide-ranging interview with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine covers Hillary Clinton's transparency, the nature of Donald Trump's support, Kaine's experience as a missionary in Honduras and his faith.

Joey Cappuccitti, who works at a Maximus call center, talks with a person looking for help with New York's insurance exchange.

New York's Insurance Exchange Readies For Holiday Rush

New York's health insurance marketplace has been running relatively smoothly, compared with healthcare.gov, the site the federal government is running for 36 states.

"That's a stupid question," House Speaker John Boehner said after a reporter asked him about Democratic claims that the GOP had cut Amtrak funding to unacceptable levels.

Lawmakers Spar Over Whether Amtrak Funding Cut Matters

"It's not about funding. The train was going twice the speed limit," said House Speaker John Boehner. Democrats advocated for an amendment that would fund advanced technology.

An expert FAA advisory committee has recommended that airline passengers be allowed to use most personal electronic devices below 10,000 feet.

FAA May Soon Stop Making You Power Off Those Electronics

It's news many airline passengers have waited to hear: The Federal Aviation Administration may soon allow smart phones, tablets, and other personal electronic devices to be used throughout an entire flight -- including takeoff and landing.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry's (left) support among Republican voters nationally is neither wide nor deep. Meanwhile, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is busily ascending the GOP escalator.

Rick Perry's Loss Is Ted Cruz's Gain

Not even Texas is solidly behind former Gov. Rick Perry this year. Sen. Ted Cruz and other presidential candidates are successfully drilling in Texas for gushers of campaign contributions.

Mexican Businessman Tied To Campaign Finance Scandal Hires D.C. Lawyers

Author Dubs Williams & Connolly 'World's Most Powerful Law Firm'

California Gov. Jerry Brown takes the oath of office as his wife, Anne Gust Brown, looks on during his inauguration at the state Capitol Monday in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 5, 2015.

Brown Proposes Record $115.3 Billion Budget For California

The proposed budget would send more money to public schools, freeze in-state undergraduate tuition and establish a new state tax credit for the working poor.

A couple strolls along the North Embarcadero at sunset, Feb. 23, 2016. Under a “visionary” plan created more than 15 years ago, the Grape Street Piers in the background were to be knocked down and rebuilt for the public. Today, the piers are off-limits.

How San Diego’s Vision For A World-Class Waterfront Vanished

Massive projects are moving ahead along San Diego’s waterfront but not as part of a cohesive plan. With so much at stake, inewsource zeroed in on the North Embarcadero to find out how it developed and what lessons might be learned.

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