Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids, court rules
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
2 people plead guilty in plot to sell President Biden’s daughter’s diary
A diary and photos were among the items stolen from a Florida home and the two suspects were paid $20,000 each to return the goods.
More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
30% of Wisconsinites' student loan debt forgiven under Biden plan
President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan would remove the debt of 30% of Wisconsin borrowers. It's reason to celebrate for that group, but a recent graduate called it "unfair" and an expert said it's a short-term solution for a long-term problem.
Memo reveals why DOJ cleared Trump in Russia probe
Though the decision to clear Trump of obstruction has been well-documented, the newly disclosed memo offers additional details about how two of the department's senior-most leaders arrived at that conclusion.
Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law
The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was victim of 'swatting' at Rome residence, police confirm
Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene says that she was the victim of a swatting attack early Wednesday morning.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive again for COVID-19 in 'rebound' case
Jill Biden first tested positive for the virus on Aug. 15, when she and her husband were vacationing in Kiawah Island, S.C.
US will send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
The new military aid to Ukraine will enable forces there to fight for years to come.
Evers pitches tax cut, Michels tours Kenosha
Kenosha burned two years ago Tuesday, Aug. 23. The riots erupted after a police officer shot and paralyzed Jacob Blake. Republicans are using it to hammer Democratic Governor Tony Evers. The governor defended his response and presented a new plan to cut taxes ahead of November's election.
DOJ 'taint team' examining Trump Mar-a-Lago documents
The procedure could complicate Trump’s effort to gain the appointment of an independent special master.
Lawsuit challenging Wisconsin abortion ban; GOP asks judge to dismiss
Republicans who control the state Legislature asked a judge Tuesday to dismiss Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul's lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's 173-year-old abortion ban.
Most in US want stricter gun laws, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll found that 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter, including about half of Republicans and a majority of those in gun-owning households.
Trump seeks to block FBI review of docs seized in Mar-a-Lago search
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Monday to prevent the FBI from continuing to review documents recovered from his Florida estate earlier this month until a neutral special master can be appointed to inspect the records.
Colorado GOP senator becomes Democrat, citing 2020 election falsehoods
Citing alarm toward the Republican Party’s widespread embrace of 2020 election conspiracies, a moderate GOP Colorado state senator has switched his affiliation to Democrat, enhancing that party’s prospects to retain its majority in the chamber in the November midterms.
Trump seeks to block FBI review of docs seized in Mar-a-Lago search
The request was included in a federal lawsuit, the first filing by Trump's legal team in the two weeks since the search.
This week's primaries: Top Democrats face off in Florida, New York
Redistricting in New York has two House Democrats battling for the same seat, while two Florida Democrats are competing for their party's nomination to take on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'Great nations don't hide from their history,' Biden calls for self-reflection on Slavery Remembrance Day
"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."
Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Republican group apologizes after using GOP elephant with KKK imagery
A Republican group in Alabama is apologizing after accidentally using a picture of a GOP elephant that contained Ku Klux Klan imagery.