There are now 25 states with bans on trans health care for minors
With the governor of South Carolina's signature Tuesday, there are now 25 states with laws on the books banning trans health care for minors.
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Louisiana considers law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
Louisiana might pass a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. It's a move a few other states have considered after a court decision about religion.
Lack of staffing led to 'deeply concerning' conditions at federal prison in Oregon
The shortage among the biggest obstacles facing the federal prison system and contribute to challenges at FCI Sheridan and other facilities, the Justice Department's inspector general says.
Buy-now, pay-later returns and disputes are about to get federal oversight
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is requiring buy-now, pay-later lenders to provide the same protections to shoppers as credit card companies do.
Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom
The legal team for former President Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges against him for mishandling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
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Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state. Lawyers for former President Trump are in a Florida court Wednesday. Ascension health care systems deals with fallout from ransomware attack.
Texas Medical Board faces backlash over lack of clarity around abortion ban exception
For years now, Texas has banned practically all abortions. There is a medical exception to the ban — and the Texas Medical Board has been tasked with clarifying that exception.
Defense rests in Trump's hush money trial
Witness testimony has concluded in Donald Trump's hush money trial. The defense has rested without calling the former president to the stand.
Texans await fate of law that would allow detainment of suspected illegal immigrants
Regardless of what courts rule regarding Texas immigration enforcement law SB4, a climate of fear and distrust has permeated among immigrant and mixed-status families in Texas.
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The ICC seeks warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Democratic-led Senate to vote on border legislation again this week. In Donald Trump's criminal trial, the defense could rest its case Tuesday.