Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Rep. James Comer says two county attorneys have asked him how they can 'go after the Bidens'
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
North Carolina state lawmaker switches parties, gives GOP supermajority
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
Washington buys 30,000 abortion pills ahead of potential federal ruling to discontinue drug
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state has stockpile purchased 30,000 doses of mifepristone, a pill most commonly used in medically-induced abortions.
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state has stockpile purchased 30,000 doses of mifepristone, a pill most commonly used in medically-induced abortions.
Asa Hutchinson, former Arkansas governor, is running for president
The former Arkansas governor called another Trump presidential nomination the “worst scenario" for Republicans in 2024.
The former Arkansas governor called another Trump presidential nomination the “worst scenario" for Republicans in 2024.
When could Social Security run out of money? Fund faces insolvency earlier than expected
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Social Security and Medicare face long-term shortfalls that could lead to smaller payments.
Idaho bill to criminalize helping minors get abortions without parental consent passes
A bill that seeks to criminalize helping minors get an abortion without parental consent has won final passage in Idaho's legislature and is bound for the governor’s desk. The measure would be the first of its kind in the U.S.
A bill that seeks to criminalize helping minors get an abortion without parental consent has won final passage in Idaho's legislature and is bound for the governor’s desk. The measure would be the first of its kind in the U.S.
Trump indicted: Charged in New York over hush money paid during 2016 campaign
Donald Trump will turn himself in to face as-yet unknown charges next week, his attorney tells FOX. It will be the first criminal case ever brought against a former U.S. president.
Donald Trump will turn himself in to face as-yet unknown charges next week, his attorney tells FOX. It will be the first criminal case ever brought against a former U.S. president.
TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Idaho law could criminalize helping minors get abortions
Idaho lawmakers are considering making it a crime for an adult to help a minor obtain an abortion without parental consent. The law would be the first of its kind in the U.S. Abortions are already banned at all stages of pregnancy in Idaho.
Idaho lawmakers are considering making it a crime for an adult to help a minor obtain an abortion without parental consent. The law would be the first of its kind in the U.S. Abortions are already banned at all stages of pregnancy in Idaho.
WA Senate committee moves assault weapons ban forward
On Tuesday, Washington lawmakers took one step closer to an assault weapons ban at the state level.
On Tuesday, Washington lawmakers took one step closer to an assault weapons ban at the state level.
Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
Washington moves to end child sex abuse lawsuit time limits
People who were sexually abused as children in Washington may soon be able to bring lawsuits against the state, schools or other institutions for failing to stop the abuse, no matter when it happened.
People who were sexually abused as children in Washington may soon be able to bring lawsuits against the state, schools or other institutions for failing to stop the abuse, no matter when it happened.
20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Biden's pick to lead FAA withdraws amid shaky Senate support
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
Republicans were united in opposition to Denver airport CEO Phillip Washington, calling him unqualified because of limited aviation experience.
McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.
South Carolina's top accountant to resign after $3.5 billion error
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."
The Senate panel investigating the incident issued a damning report last week accusing him of "willful neglect of duty."