Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients including Simone Biles, John McCain
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Abbott authorizes return of undocumented immigrants in Texas to border
In a press release, Gov. Abbott blamed the Biden Administration's decision to end Title 42 expulsions and the Remain-in-Mexico policy for "historic levels of illegal crossings."
In a press release, Gov. Abbott blamed the Biden Administration's decision to end Title 42 expulsions and the Remain-in-Mexico policy for "historic levels of illegal crossings."
Volkswagen argues that Greg Abbott’s choice of judges in lawsuit could tilt emissions case in Texas’ favor
With tens of thousands of vehicles impacted in Texas, several millions of dollars could be at stake in the Texas case, according to the state’s civil penalties code.
With tens of thousands of vehicles impacted in Texas, several millions of dollars could be at stake in the Texas case, according to the state’s civil penalties code.
Texas-based abortion provider to move Texas clinics to New Mexico
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. Because that decision put the issue back in the hands of the states, there were questions surrounding the legitimacy of a 1925 law that criminalized abortion.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. Because that decision put the issue back in the hands of the states, there were questions surrounding the legitimacy of a 1925 law that criminalized abortion.
How abortion clinics in sanctuary states are handling a surge in out-of-state care
Juliana Serrano, Planned Parenthood vice president of advocacy and equity in Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, says her organization and sister affiliates have been planning for this since Roe v. Wade was first made law of the land nearly 50 years ago.
Juliana Serrano, Planned Parenthood vice president of advocacy and equity in Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, says her organization and sister affiliates have been planning for this since Roe v. Wade was first made law of the land nearly 50 years ago.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
California Gov. Newsom would do well if he ran for president, poll shows
A new poll on the race for the 2024 presidential shows California Gov. Gavin Newsom would do well if he should decide to run.
A new poll on the race for the 2024 presidential shows California Gov. Gavin Newsom would do well if he should decide to run.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify to Jan. 6 panel
Pat Cipollone has been a long-sought and potentially revelatory witness, due to his reported resistance to Trump’s schemes to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Pat Cipollone has been a long-sought and potentially revelatory witness, due to his reported resistance to Trump’s schemes to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Justice Department is investigating Texas’ Operation Lone Star for alleged civil rights violations
Emails obtained by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica confirm that federal authorities are probing discrimination claims involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar border initiative.
Emails obtained by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica confirm that federal authorities are probing discrimination claims involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar border initiative.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds
Despite the ratings, Abbott carries most of the advantages in the race: His campaign is well funded for a midterm election that is expected to favor Republicans across the country.
Despite the ratings, Abbott carries most of the advantages in the race: His campaign is well funded for a midterm election that is expected to favor Republicans across the country.
Some Texas leaders want border surge declared an 'invasion'
Gov. Greg Abbott has made the record number of border-crossers from Mexico and criticism of the federal government's response the cornerstone of his administration. But now, some local leaders in Texas border counties want the migrant surge declared an "invasion.” They think that would trigger a constitutional mandate for the White House to send more resources.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made the record number of border-crossers from Mexico and criticism of the federal government's response the cornerstone of his administration. But now, some local leaders in Texas border counties want the migrant surge declared an "invasion.” They think that would trigger a constitutional mandate for the White House to send more resources.
Fulton grand jury subpoenas Giuliani, other Trump advisors in 2020 election interference investigation
The special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others interfered with the 2020 election in Georgia subpoenaed the president's attorney and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
The special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others interfered with the 2020 election in Georgia subpoenaed the president's attorney and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey says let’s ‘move on’ after Highland Park parade shooting
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
Illinois GOP Sen. Darren Bailey made the comment in a Facebook live less than two hours after six people were killed and dozens of others were injured.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
How the end of Roe and the Uvalde school shooting could reshape the race for Texas governor
A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state, where Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.
A history-making spring in Texas is laying the groundwork for a contentious final four months in the race to lead the state, where Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.
US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
Long-missing Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display
This is the first time the public is getting a chance to see it since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle.
This is the first time the public is getting a chance to see it since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle.
Jan. 6 committee: 'Stay tuned' for more evidence in July hearings
At least two more hearings scheduled this month aim to show how Donald Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
At least two more hearings scheduled this month aim to show how Donald Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.