Jan 08 LGBTQ+ advocates’ lawsuit says Louisiana transgender care ban violates the state constitution By Kevin McGill, Associated Press The lawsuit was prepared by Lamda Legal and other advocates on behalf of five Louisiana minors and their parents, identified in the lawsuit by pseudonyms. Continue reading
Jan 08 Newly sworn in, Louisiana’s Gov. Jeff Landry calls for special session to draw new congressional map By Sara Cline, Associated Press Louisiana is among states still wrangling over congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that Alabama had violated the Voting Rights Act. Continue reading
Jan 08 Arizona Gov. Hobbs vows to rein in skyrocketing school voucher program, update groundwater laws By Associated Press She also leveled criticism at the federal government for closing a key crossing along the Arizona-Mexico border for one month due to a large influx of immigrants. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 2:59 News Wrap: Powerful winter storm bears down on midsection of U.S. In our news wrap Monday, a powerful winter storm walloped the country's midsection with some states expecting a foot of snow, Russia fired its biggest barrage of hypersonic and cruise missiles on Ukraine as it intensified a winter assault, Pope… Continue watching
Jan 08 A strong winter storm expected to bear down on a large swath of the U.S. midsection By Associated Press The National Weather Service says the storm has the potential to bring 8 to 12 inches of snow Monday and Tuesday to a broad area. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 5:17 Why the White House didn’t know about Defense Secretary Austin’s hospitalization By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The Pentagon said Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is out of intensive care after spending at least four days there last week for complications from an elective procedure performed before Christmas. But many questions about his illness remain, including why… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 8:31 Grounding of 737 Max 9 jets after panel blowout another black eye for Boeing By Miles O'Brien, Alexis Cox, Shoshana Dubnow A key piece that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane has been found. A teacher near Portland, Oregon, found the so-called door plug in his backyard and authorities hope it will help them figure out what went wrong. The accident… Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 4:18 Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz Congressional leaders reached a spending deal that could prevent a partial government shutdown later this month. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins joined Geoff Bennett to break down the deal. Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch 7:01 How money is changing the landscape of college sports By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris College football will have a new national champion Monday night after Michigan takes on Washington in Houston. Both are undefeated and aiming to win their first national title since the '90s. But this championship game is the end of an… Continue watching
Jan 08 Colorado officers are investigating an apparent altercation between Rep. Boebert and ex-husband By Associated Press It's unclear what happened on Saturday, but Boebert's campaign released a statement on Sunday in which she said she "didn't punch Jayson in the face and no one was arrested."… Continue reading