Politics

Medicaid coverage for new moms gains support in GOP-controlled states

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits for new mothers, Republican officials in more than a half-dozen states are reversing course.

Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis censured for falsehoods about 2020 election

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Jenna Ellis acknowledged making 10 separate false statements on television and Twitter about the election. At the time, Ellis was a senior attorney for Trump's campaign.

Hepatitis C is ‘not something you wish on anybody.’ Biden has a plan to end it

By Laura Santhanam

There’s no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infections, which often go undetected for years – experts say the virus’ stealthy nature and inadequate access to testing mean that many more people likely have hepatitis C and don’t even know it.

Lawsuit against Fox reveals push to influence elections for top Republicans

By Nicholas Riccardi, David Bauder, Associated Press

Thousands of pages of documents in a recent lawsuit show that Fox News' top executives sometimes were actively involved in politics rather than simply reporting or offering opinions on it.

General Motors offers buyouts to most U.S. salaried workers to trim costs

By Tom Krishner, Associated Press

General Motors' salaried workforce will be offered buyouts in an effort to trim costs as it makes the transition to electric vehicles.

WATCH: Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes before Senate for Ohio train derailment

By Stephen Groves, Josh Funk, Associated Press

Norfolk Southern's CEO is apologizing to Congress and pledging millions of dollars to help East Palestine, Ohio, recover from last month's fiery train derailment.

McConnell hospitalized after fall at hotel

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell suffered a concussion after a fall at a local hotel and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment,” a spokesman said Thursday.

California to end $54 million Walgreens contract after abortion pill dispute

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states.

DeSantis’ new Disney World governing board hints at future controversial actions

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Board members on Wednesday faced calls for better firefighter equipment, lessons on public records requests and bond ratings. But the five board members appointed by DeSantis on Wednesday hinted at future controversial actions they may take.

Tucker Carlson’s scorn for Trump revealed in defamation lawsuit filings

By David Bauder, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The defamation lawsuit against Fox News by a voting machine company is revealing some bluntly negative behind-the-scenes Fox attitudes toward Donald Trump.