New York, New Jersey declare emergencies as California 'bomb cyclone' storms move east, President Biden hopeful Democrats can reach spending deal before he attends climate summit, and dads find creative way to combat violence at Louisiana high school.

Bomb cyclone, atmospheric river blasts West Coast, President Biden pares back policy goals in search of a deal, and New York City has become a testing ground for ultrafast delivery.

President Biden backs down on corporate tax hikes, open to altering filibuster, Congress eyes teenagers driving tractor-trailers to solve supply chain backups, and new car loans are easier to get now than cars.

President Biden pushes infrastructure in Pennsylvania as Democrats try to seal deal, Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre, and retired FBI executive assistant director helps community cope with bus driver shortage.

Colin Powell, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84, DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law, and the products that may be hard to find amid supply chain disruptions.

Covid vaccines for US children are coming but challenge will be persuading parents, what businesses can do to attract and keep employees, and a horror buff offers scary movie recommendations by phone.

The Biden administration is looking for ways to ease supply chain issues, what businesses can do to attract and keep employees, and real 'Squid Game' tournaments are being hosted around the world.

Biden administration to ease travel restrictions at border crossings, House approves extension of debt ceiling into December, and firefighter reads to girl who just survived car crash.

If working from home is making you depressed, you're not alone. Aki Ito from Insider.com has the story.

The U.S. is spending millions to fight foreign influence online. Ryan Lovelace from the Washington Times brings us the latest.

Why oil and gasoline prices are climbing higher. Tom Kloza from OPIS joined Gordon Deal to takes us behind the headline.

Texas Governor bans Covid-19 vaccine mandates for employees, small plane crash near San Diego leaves at least two dead, and why oil and gasoline prices are climbing higher.

3 arrested after shootout at Minnesota bar leaves 1 dead, at least 14 injured, U.S. Navy engineer, wife charged with selling submarine secrets, and Michigan police help elderly man set up new TV after pulling him over for speeding.

Debt-limit bill passes Senate, heads to House, flooding turns deadly in Alabama, and how teens are spending their time and money.

Federal judge blocks Texas abortion law, Democrats look to make debt ceiling a winning issue, and why you shouldn't speak when you get a robocall.

Facebook whistleblower's testimony builds momentum for tougher tech laws, how America's polarized politics produced Democrats' internal fight, and cliff diver's lost wedding ring returned.

What can we do to make the pandemic more manageable? Elizabeth Weise from USA Today joined Gordon Deal with a look.

What would happen if you could easily look up a coworker's salary? Elisabeth Buchwald from MarketWatch takes us behind the headline.

The Supreme Court is back in session with a rash of controversial issues to deal with. John Fritze from USA Today joined Gordon Deal to discuss.

President Biden says Republican stonewalling on debt ceiling risks U.S. default, California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over oil spill, and a healthy way to fall asleep more quickly.

Southern California spill leaks at least 126,000 gallons of oil into ocean and closes beaches, Democrats weigh cutting programs or reducing scope to trim $3.5 trillion bill, and reasons you should remain calm despite stocks' terrible month.

Changing recommendations for boosters lead to confusion for the vaccinated and their doctors, why are millions leaving organized religion, and the best places to live in the U.S.

Democrats delay Infrastructure vote as talks fail, immigration officers will have more discretion over arrests, deportations, and 11-year-old Arizona golfer defies 67 million-to-1 odds with two holes-in-one in same round.

When is it OK to get stoned with a client? Krithika Varagur from the Wall Street Journal takes us behind the headline.

Infrastructure bill in peril as Democrats strain to unite party, Republicans attack Biden's defense of Afghan pullout, and principal orders pizza for 400 elementary school students.