National Politics

Lawmakers release more emails alleging ties between Trump and Epstein

Brand name vs. generic meds: how to save money without sacrificing effectiveness

Spending bill offers no promises on the future of critical health care subsidies

National News

Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

National Politics

Trump admin wants more accountability for key homelessness programs

National News

Wall Street has worst day in a month on worries about AI stocks, interest rates

Most states expect Medicaid shortfalls in 2026 as federal cuts loom

National Politics

DOJ sues to block California US House map following November vote

National News

Gas mask-wearing crews knock on doors as ammonia cloud hits Oklahoma town

National Politics

Obese? Diabetic? New directive could deny visas for those with health conditions

Scripps News Investigates

As ICE puts immigrants in 'Lone Star Lockup,' companies quietly cash in

Bakersfield

Dust clouds create hazardous conditions on Highway 99

National Politics

Why are 8 Republican senators on track to get $500,000 each from taxpayers?

National News

The new Space Race: Satellites that track wildfires from orbit

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

Bakersfield

Could Trumps Proposed 50-Year Mortgage Make Homeownership Affordable in Kern?

National Politics

Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall, his office says

National News

Melania Trump's 'Be Best’ expands to support for youth leaving foster care

Weather

Rain chances to end the week, plus additional rain into the weekend

Scripps News Life

Holiday trips still on, but travelers cut costs and skip big splurges

National News

Trump admin mulls big changes to US mortgage market. Here's what to know

Bakersfield

Supervisor's husband gets treatment order

World News

Trump’s pardon push for Netanyahu sparks debate over US influence in Israel

National News

Apple Wallet adds Digital ID feature for US travelers

National Politics

Paycheck to paycheck: A quarter of US households struggling to cover essentials

National Politics

Federal employees who were furloughed during shutdown will receive back pay

National News

Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

National News

Jesse Jackson battling longtime neurodegenerative disease, hospitalized

Infectious disease expert shares tips to avoid getting sick this holiday season

Scripps News Life

Battle of the Thanksgiving meal bundles: Who serves the biggest feast for less?