Chaos in Congress. Biden in Mexico. California Huge Storm.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9
PROGRAM # 9879 12:00 PM PT

Chaos in Congress.

Blocked by a fraction of far-right rebels, the Republican majority in the House has failed to elect the next speaker and without a leader, Congress can’t convene, vote on any rules or pass any legislation. What’s driving this Republican infight? What does this historic deadlock portend for the next two years?

Guest: José López Zamorano, News Correspondent, Washington, DC.

Biden in Mexico. President Biden is scheduled to attend today the North American Leaders Summit and talk with the leaders of Mexico and Canada on matters such as climate change, migration, and trade. The day before, Biden is visiting El Paso, TX, where he is expected to announce new border policies.

Guest: Fernando García, Executive Director, Border Network for Human Rights, El Paso, TX.

California Huge Storm. A powerful atmospheric river storm brought heavy rains and snowfall and hurricane-force winds in California. This is the latest in a series of storms to hit the state. This is a report on the toll of the floodings and power outages and emergency aid across central and Northern California. What does this outpour mean for the megadrought?

Photo: United States House of Representatives

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