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The United States Supreme Court recently made a ruling that could have a major impact on the nation's campaign finance laws. These Days legal analyst Dan Eaton join us today to explain the court's decision, and how it could impact elections in the future.

What's the role of a city's downtown? We'll look at the evolving nature of downtown San Diego and what role the government plays in shaping it.

Facing voter anger over mounting budget deficits, President Obama will ask Congress to freeze spending for some domestic programs for three years beginning in 2011, administration officials said Monday. Separately, Obama unveiled plans to help a middle class "under assault" pay its bills, save for retirement and care for kids and aging parents.

Illinois voters head to the polls Feb. 2 to elect Senate nominees in the Republican and Democratic primaries. Democrats in Illinois could be in trouble because of missteps by the party along with a weak and untested Democratic field. Add to that a strong moderate running away with the nomination on the GOP side.

Many people are still trying to figure out exactly who Scott Brown is: the "everyman" who campaigned in his blue jeans and pickup truck, or someone else altogether. In the meantime, the senator-elect has become the new darling of the Republican Party.

Carbon dioxide usually gets most of the blame for global warming, but a dramatic increase in methane gas emissions is worrying scientists. Global warming is causing the world's wetlands to produce more methane gas — which in turn is causing more global warming.

Republicans have some ideas for how their stalled health overhaul can get started again: Find some bipartisanship. The problem is that most Republicans don't agree on many of the proposals fellow party members are shopping around Capitol Hill.

Although the Supreme Court's recent ruling shook up a decades-old campaign finance system, it also upheld current laws requiring disclosure of political donors. That's a setback for conservatives, who have pushed to undo disclosure laws in the past.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's second term at the helm of the central bank expires on Sunday. The Senate is expected to vote late this week on his confirmation, but the timing is proving problematic for President Obama.

Inner City Outings is an organization that helps urban youth discover the outdoors. We speak with a chairperson from the organization and a youth who has participated in the experience.