Politics

Attempts to block Title IX revisions and another lawsuit recently upheld by the Supreme Court affect nearly 700 schools across 48 states.

Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in 4 states

Anti-abortion activists are increasingly focusing their efforts on curbing access to abortion medications.

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill

Last year, Texas lawmakers passed a bill that required armed officers in every school. Nine months later, research shows that isn't the case.

Survey: Texas promised armed guards at every school, most don’t have them

Former President Donald Trump spoke about his campaign strategy and policy during a visit with congressional Republicans.

Trump visits Republicans on Capitol Hill, says he wants to eliminate taxes on tips

In a bipartisan vote, the Armed Services Committee approved a pay raise for junior enlisted troops, now it faces White House opposition.

19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops faces White House opposition

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that mifepristone — the pill used in 60% of U.S. abortions — can remain accessible.

Supreme Court says abortion pill can stay on the market; IVF debate continues

Wyoming election officials are grappling with the legality of an AI-assisted candidate running for mayor of Cheyenne.

AI-assisted mayoral candidate in Wyoming sparks legal questions

Biden administration faces a lawsuit from the ACLU and immigrant groups after closing U.S. southern border, restricting asylum claims.

ACLU sues Biden administration over new asylum rule

Attorney General Merrick Garland says House has "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon" after contempt vote.

Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress

Four individuals face charges related to an absentee ballot scandal during Bridgeport, Connecticut’s 2019 Democratic primary races.

Bridgeport ballot scandal: 4 arrested for alleged roles in 2019 Dem primary

The constitutional amendment says 80 years old is the max for those who want to represent the state in Washington.

Is North Dakota’s new age limit for Congress constitutional?

An appeals court has ruled that a Texas library must reinstate eight of 17 banned books. The ruling comes after the books were banned by local officials and ordered to be removed from library shelves.

Government can’t ban books even if they include ‘butts and farts,’ court says

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said Chief Justice John Roberts should use his administrative authority to have Alito "sanctioned."

Senior Senate Democrat wants to block Alito from writing majority opinions

Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting prepare to graduate high school on June 12.

Graduation day is bittersweet for Sandy Hook shooting survivors

Hamas responds to U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal with amendments, Israel views it as rejection, amid ongoing Gaza conflict and tensions.

Hamas submits its response to cease-fire proposal

A United Nations inquiry published Wednesday morning, June 12, found that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the early stages of the Gaza war. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry, which also accused Israel of crimes against humanity due to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Gaza, released the findings in two separate reports.

Israel, Hamas committed war crimes, UN inquiry says

What's next now that Hunter Biden has been convicted on all 3 federal gun charges? Learn more in the Morning Rundown for June 12.

Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges

President Biden said he won't pardon his son and added that he accepts the outcome of his son's gun case and the judicial process.

Rep. Luna predicts President Biden will pardon Hunter after election

A liberal activist went undercover at a charity event, obtaining recordings that have brought new scrutiny to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Reaction to conservative Supreme Court justices secretly recorded at Gala

The Virginia Chapter of the NAACP and five students are planning on filing a lawsuit against a school board that voted to restore the names of two schools to Confederate leaders.

Virginia NAACP files suit against school board that restored Confederate names

Sen. Rubio warns of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang linked to major crimes, including trafficking and violence, across the U.S.

US officials warn of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang crossing border

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Israel urges acceptance of a U.N.-endorsed ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas.

Blinken in Israel as UN Security Council endorses cease-fire plan

It's day two of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial

In the wake of the European Parliament elections, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election. Here's what that means.

Macron calls for snap election after EU ‘drubbing.’ What does it mean?