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A federal grand jury indicted Poway defense contractor Brent Wilkes and former CIA Executive Director Kyle Foggo today on charges of fraud, conspiracy and money-laundering. The indictments are connect

Government officials overseeing the construction of a "virtual fence" along the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border hope to turn over the first segment to the Border Patrol in January, while beginning construction on a second stretch in coming weeks.

California gubernatorial candidates Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown squared off for their first debate last night. We discuss what was learned about each candidate last night, and the key issues that will decide the race for governor.

The Senate passed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 by sweetening the pot to coax members from both parties. The House is scheduled to vote Friday. Although there are some new items, budget analysts say many of the provisions have been part of an ongoing funding fight between the House and the Senate.

San Diego Gas & Electric held a groundbreaking for the 117-mile Sunrise Powerlink transmission line last week, but County Supervisor Dianne Jacob will not give up her fight against the project. KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner joins us to discuss the history of the controversial project, and to talk about why Supervisor Jacob continues to oppose construction of the line.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has banned smoking in the Speaker's Lobby. Even after other federal buildings banned smoking, the Speaker's Lobby remained a haven for the House's smoking members who congregated there for a puff. But non-smoking members and staff complained about second-hand smoke.

Nearly two dozen suspected illegal immigrants were taken into custody early this morning after a 25-foot ponga boat came ashore in Del Mar, authorities said. Border Patrol agents first spotted 19 suspected illegal immigrants near Dog Beach in Del Mar around 4:30 a.m., according to U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Patrick Dunphy.

Nancy Reagan encouraged kids to "just say no" to drugs. Laura Bush pushed reading and books. Michelle Obama is promoting good health and nutrition, especially among young people. Jocelyn Frye, the first lady's director of policy and projects, and White House chef Sam Kass discuss Obama's plans to press her agenda on a national level.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday reversed his recommendation that millions of Toyota owners affected by a massive recall "stop driving" the autos.

Did Texas execute an innocent man? That question, and the controversy surrounding it, continues to swirl around Gov. Rick Perry. Critics say the governor has tried to squelch an investigation into the case. Now the issue has moved to the forefront of Perry's effort to win re-election.