Sara Sciammacco

Republicans and Democrats are both pledging to put the federal government on a diet to cut the deficit. But when it comes to pork, they have the same big appetite. Sara Sciammacco reports

California lawmakers questioned homeland security officials over delays and cost overruns on construction of fences along the US-Mexico border. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

Low income families in California got a big lift in the new Farm Bill. Avocado and strawberry growers also got some attention. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

Democratic lawmakers pressed the head of the Environmental Protection Agency for details about why the agency denied cleaner air standards for California cars and trucks. Sara Sciammacco has more from

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asked President Bush and his cabinet members for more money to buy equipment for the California National Guard. He made his plea after attending a governor's meeting in

Republican Presidential Candidate Duncan Hunter lashed out against the media for excluding him from televised debates leading up to tomorrow’s primary. Sara Sciammacco reports from New Hampshire.