Texas Attorney General appeals judge ruling state abortion ban is too restrictive

The Texas Attorney General Office files appeal to block a state judge's ruling that the Texas abortion ban is restrictive and the state must allow exceptions for women with serious pregnancy complications.

Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats

Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.

White House says top Russian official spoke to North Korea about raising sale of munitions to Moscow

In March, White House officials said they gathered intel that showed that Russia was looking to broker a deal with North Korea, in which Moscow would provide the North with needed food and other items in return for munitions.

Trump indicted over efforts to undo 2020 presidential election

Former President Donald Trump has been charged by a federal grand jury in connection with his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday.

Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions

Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.

Texas: The Issue Is - Cornyn blasts Biden on border security, losing contact with migrant kids

The battle over border security flared brightly in recent days with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and State Troopers accused of employing brutal, anti-immigrant tactics and Sen. John Cornyn calling out President Biden for losing complete contact with thousands of unaccompanied migrant kids.

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials

The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.