California's secretary of state has approved an effort to gather signatures for a vote in 2028 on whether the state should leave the US and become an independent country. 

It comes as Donald Trump is not slowing down on his presidential orders and proposals. 

The NFL's final playoffs are underway in preparation for the Superbowl next week. Who is the team to watch? 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold talks to Ryan Bridge about the major US news, including the fallout of Trump's first week in office, and his claims around the conflict in Gaza.