Federal lawmakers target states' use of unclaimed property after California investigation
A CBS News California investigation into unclaimed property is now drawing bipartisan attention in Washington, with federal lawmakers moving to stop states from quietly profiting off money that belongs to…
Lawmakers react to White House's massive defense spending proposal
Lawmakers react to White House’s massive defense spending proposal – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers are reacting to the Trump administration’s request for a $1.5 trillion in defense spending…
California's Unfinished Business | Helping lawmakers hold themselves accountable
Californians pay the state auditor to identify problems in state government and recommend solutions, including changes to state law. State agencies are required to publicly report when they fail to…
California lawmakers ignore most state audit warnings, costing billions
For more than a decade, the California State Auditor has issued warnings to lawmakers about government waste, fraud, cost overruns, and broken oversight systems across state government. Again and again,…
Meet the Montana GOP lawmakers who were kicked out of their party for voting with Democrats
In April, nine GOP state senators from Montana were censured for voting with Democrats. Jo Ling Kent speaks with some of them about why they voted against party lines, and…
Trump administration defends ballroom renovations as lawmakers call for transparency
The East Wing of the White House, which stood since 1942, has been demolished in just a few days to make way for President Trump’s ballroom. Lawmakers are demanding more…
Steven Olikara reacts to Charlie Kirk's killing as lawmakers denounce political violence
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is triggering reaction on both sides of the aisle about the rise of political violence in the United States. Political commentator Steven…
Texas lawmakers pass bill that curbs mailing of abortion pills into the state
Texas poised to pass abortion pill law Texas set to pass law that would allow residents to sue mail-order abortion pill providers 01:53 The Texas state Senate passed a bill…














