Politics

The Supreme Court ruled that the Sackler family can't receive immunity from opioid lawsuits under the bankruptcy deal with Purdue Pharma.

SCOTUS rules Sackler family can’t be protected under Purdue bankruptcy case

Paris Hilton appeared on Capitol Hill to advocate for foster children Wednesday, June 26.

Paris Hilton, advocates press for more oversight of abuse in foster care system

San Diego Zoo is welcoming two new giant pandas from China as part of a new phase in "panda diplomacy" between the countries.

2 giant pandas from China headed to the US

CNN is getting ready to host the first presidential debate of the 2024 election tonight with new rules in place.

CNN hosts first presidential debate between Biden, Trump tonight

The decision on abortions was inadvertently posted on the court's website then removed. It was 6-3 with Thomas, Alito and Gorsuch dissenting.

Prematurely posted SCOTUS ruling will allow emergency abortions in Idaho

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled a proposed Catholic charter school unconstitutional under state and federal law.

Oklahoma Supreme Court rules Catholic charter school unconstitutional

House Republicans are working to pass three of the 12 required spending bills before the August recess.

House Republicans on track to pass spending bills Biden says he’ll veto

For the first time in 40 years, Republicans may drop their anti-abortion platform stance at former President Donald Trump's request.

Is a super PAC ad deceiving PA voters? Trump campaign threatens litigation.

An ISIS-affiliated human smuggling network brought over 400 immigrants from Central Asia to the U.S., government officials told NBC.

400 migrants brought to US by ISIS-affiliated network, 50 still at large: Report

Active duty sailors in the Navy prepare to march during the San Diego gay pride parade in 2011.

Biden pardons veterans convicted under military gay sex ban

Michael Phelps spoke at a hearing on what lawmakers say are failures by the World Anti-Doping Agency to apply its own rules.

Michael Phelps wants dopers banned ahead of Paris Olympics

Espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich began in Russia, facing up to 20 years if convicted.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s espionage trial starts in Russia

Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media

A "cheap fake" is a recent controversial election term, often used to talk about images and videos that may have been misinterpreted.

What is a ‘cheap fake’? The latest polarizing term this election

Colorado is moving toward on an eventual ban of so-called 'forever chemicals' in some everyday products including dental floss.

How a Colorado ‘forever chemicals’ ban could impact what you can buy

Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri block key parts of Biden's student debt relief plan, halting further implementation.

Federal judges block key parts of Biden student debt relief plan

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to walk free after he pleads guilty to violating the U.S. Espionage Act.

Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with US government

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna wants Attorney General Merrick Garland held in inherent contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena.

Rep. Luna moves to hold Garland in inherent contempt, have him arrested

Law enforcement has requested the mail of thousands of Americans over the years without a court order; the Postal Service mostly allows it.

Report: Feds, police are spying on the mail of thousands of Americans

The first 2024 presidential election is approaching, and a group of "double hater" voters could determine the outcome of the election.

As debate nears, ‘double hater’ voters are unhappy about their election options

A new FBI report shows a slight drop in active shooter incidents in 2023, but overall they are up 89% over the last 5 years.

FBI: Active shooter incidents down 4% last year, up 89% over past 5 years

Trump's campaign clarified his proposal to give green cards to migrants who complete their college education in the U.S.

Trump campaign walks back disputed green card proposal for college grads

Supreme Court to hear challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Today marks 2 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and both Biden and Trump are highlighting it on the campaign trail.

Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned