Politics

Judge In Trump’s Classified Documents Case Cancels May Trial Date; No New Date Set

The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date.

Five Years After A Federal Lawsuit, North Carolina Voter ID Trial Is Set To Begin

A federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s photo voter identification law is going to trial.

Panamanians Vote In An Election Dominated By A Former President Who Was Barred From Running

Panamanians are voting in an election that has been consumed by unfolding drama surrounding the country’s former president, even though he's not on the ballot.

Denial And Uncertainty Are Looming Over A Biden-Trump Rematch

It's six months before Election Day, and Joe Biden and Donald Trump are locked in a presidential rematch.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters At USC Comply With School Order To Leave Their Encampment

Protesters left a Pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California early Sunday after they were surrounded by police and told they might face arrest if they didn’t go.

News Organizations Have Trust Issues As They Gear Up To Cover Another Election, A Poll Finds

About half of Americans say they are extremely or very concerned that news organizations will report inaccuracies or misinformation during the election.

North Carolina Republicans Seek Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars More For School Vouchers

North Carolina Republicans advanced legislation on Wednesday to spend hundreds of millions of dollars now to eliminate a large waiting list this fall for Opportunity Scholarships and to permanently meet expected higher demand.

President Joe Biden Releases A Statement Following The Deadly Shooting That Killed 4 Law Enforcement Officers And Injured 4 More In Charlotte

President Joe Biden released a statement following the deadly shooting that killed four law enforcement officers and injured four other officers in Charlotte.

West Virginia And North Carolina's Transgender Care Coverage Policies Discriminate

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.

Paramedic Who Injected Elijah McClain With Ketamine Before His Death Avoids Prison

A former paramedic who injected Elijah McClain with a powerful sedative avoided prison Friday and was sentenced to 14 months in jail with work release and probation.

Biden Officials Indefinitely Postpone Ban On Menthol Cigarettes Amid Election-Year Pushback

President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.

Tennessee Lawmakers OK Bill Criminalizing Adults Who Help Minors Receive Gender-Affirming Care

Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.

Planned Parenthood Announces $10 Million Voter Campaign In North Carolina For 2024 Election

Abortion continues to be a key part of Democrats' election playbook in North Carolina, which for 2024 will include what abortion-rights advocates call an unprecedented investment in get-out-the-vote efforts.

South Carolina Senate Approves $15.4B Budget After Debate On Bathrooms And Conference Switching

The South Carolina Senate approved its budget Wednesday after debating items like requiring school children use the bathrooms of their sex assigned at birth and whether universities can spend state money to move to another athletic conference.

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical That State Abortion Bans Conflict With Federal Health Care Law

Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans enacted after the overturning of Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law.

Arizona Indicts 18 In Case Over 2020 Election In Arizona, Including Giuliani And Meadows

An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump 's chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others for their efforts to try to overturn Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

New Federal Rule Would Bar 'Noncompete' Agreements For Most Employees

U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.

What A TikTok Ban In The US Could Mean For You

After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature.

AP: Supreme Court Will Consider When Doctors Can Provide Emergency Abortions In States With Bans

The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Biden Is Marking Earth Day By Announcing $7 Billion In Federal Solar Power Grants

President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.