Texas’ abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules

A Texas judge has ruled the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges.

Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats

Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.

White House says top Russian official spoke to North Korea about raising sale of munitions to Moscow

In March, White House officials said they gathered intel that showed that Russia was looking to broker a deal with North Korea, in which Moscow would provide the North with needed food and other items in return for munitions.

DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State. 

Security measures in place around US Capitol complex ahead of Trump’s federal court appearance in DC

Tensions are high in the nation's capital Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's federal court appearance to answer charges he sought to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.

Trump indicted over efforts to undo 2020 presidential election

Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.

Trump federal indictment gives some insight into Georgia election probe

The indictment of former President Donald Trump on Tuesday for his efforts to overturn his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat may give some insight into the Georgia Election Probe.

Journalist who discovered GA alternate elector scheme called to testify

The reporter who first spotted a group of alternate electors at the Georgia Capitol has been subpoenaed to testify before a Fulton County grand jury investigating potential election interference.

Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions

Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.

New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana

Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes. 

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials

The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.

Barricades installed in front of Fulton County Courthouse ahead of possible Trump indictment

Officials have not confirmed why the barricades were put in place, but a grand jury is scheduled to consider possible indictments against former President Donald Trump and others for alleged interference in the Georgia election process in 2020.