Speakers testify at Texas Capitol on importance of Planned Parenthood
Speakers testified on the stage to talk about the importance of keeping Planned Parenthood open.
Speakers testified on the stage to talk about the importance of keeping Planned Parenthood open.
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Supreme Court temporarily keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
'Tennessee Three' member Rep. Gloria Johnson vows to keep gun reform fight going
One of the Tennessee state lawmakers at the center of controversy, amid calls for new gun laws, says she has no plans to give up her fight — even if it nearly cost her a seat in the state House.
One of the Tennessee state lawmakers at the center of controversy, amid calls for new gun laws, says she has no plans to give up her fight — even if it nearly cost her a seat in the state House.
Major mental health expansion clears Texas Senate
The multi-billion dollar proposal, much of it through SB 26, targets multiple locations across Texas.
The multi-billion dollar proposal, much of it through SB 26, targets multiple locations across Texas.
Jury selection underway in Dominion Voting lawsuit against FOX News
Lawyers for FOX and Dominion will ask jurors questions about their background, including whether they watch FOX News.
Lawyers for FOX and Dominion will ask jurors questions about their background, including whether they watch FOX News.
Second expelled Black Democrat reinstated to Tennessee House
The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday.
The second of two Black Democrats who were kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House followed his colleague back to work at the Capitol on Thursday.
Court preserves access to abortion drug, tightens rules
A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.
A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.
CROWN Act passes Texas House, heads to Senate for vote
The Texas House passed House Bill 567, also known as the CROWN Act.
The Texas House passed House Bill 567, also known as the CROWN Act.
2 House Dems call on California Sen. Feinstein to resign
Two House Democrats called on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign Wednesday after her extended absence from Washington, saying she was no longer able to properly do her job.
Two House Democrats called on U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to resign Wednesday after her extended absence from Washington, saying she was no longer able to properly do her job.
Biden urges Northern Ireland to sustain peace, reap gains
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Northern Ireland must “not go back” to the violence that scarred it for years before a U.S.-brokered peace deal 25 years ago, nudging politicians to resolve a political crisis that has left this part of the United Kingdom without a functioning government.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Northern Ireland must “not go back” to the violence that scarred it for years before a U.S.-brokered peace deal 25 years ago, nudging politicians to resolve a political crisis that has left this part of the United Kingdom without a functioning government.
Rep. Justin Pearson: Second ousted lawmaker to be reinstated in Tennessee House
Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate the second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. Republicans banished Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.
Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate the second of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House. Republicans banished Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.
Texas House votes to permanently stay on daylight saving time. But Congress won’t allow it — yet.
The chamber voted 138-5 on Wednesday to approve a bill that seeks to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year. But that doesn’t mean the measure has an easy path to reality.
The chamber voted 138-5 on Wednesday to approve a bill that seeks to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year. But that doesn’t mean the measure has an easy path to reality.
Abortion clinics reassure worried patients and set backup plans
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Abortion providers say they are trying to assure patients that nothing has changed, at least for the moment. And even if the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas stands, doctors are devising backup plans.
Austin couple travels out of Texas to get 'medically-necessary' abortion
An Austin woman and her husband is sharing their story and warning that Texas' abortion law is having devastating consequences for families like theirs.
An Austin woman and her husband is sharing their story and warning that Texas' abortion law is having devastating consequences for families like theirs.
Hundreds show up to speak at Texas House hearing over school voucher bill
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Catalytic converter thefts in Texas up 10,881.37% since 2019, report says
The report say that Texas ranked second in the country in catalytic converter thefts per 100,000 vehicles in 2022.
The report say that Texas ranked second in the country in catalytic converter thefts per 100,000 vehicles in 2022.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.