Politics

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.

Senate votes to block new D.C. crime laws, Biden plans to sign resolution

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

The Senate voted Wednesday to block new D.C. crime laws and overrule the city government as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crime rates in cities nationwide.

News Wrap: Russian mercenaries claim control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine

In our news wrap Wednesday, Russian mercenaries claimed they have gained control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, President Biden will propose slowing the growth of federal deficits by $3 trillion, worker strikes in France paralyzed parts of the country, tens…

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WATCH: Biden lays out 2024 budget priorities

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

As political gridlock puts the government at risk of defaulting, President Joe Biden on Thursday made an opening bid with a budget plan that would cut deficits by $2.9 trillion over the next decade — a proposal that Republicans already intend to reject.

Senate moves to override controversial crime law in nation's capital

By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori, Ali Schmitz

A U.S. Senate vote on Wednesday means, for the first time in 30 years, Congress and the president will use their power to block a Washington, D.C. local law. The bill would overhaul the city’s criminal code as city leaders…

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Examining how U.S. politics became intertwined with personal identity

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson

America's divisions often go beyond disputes over policy, regularly spilling into clashes over identity and culture and pitting friends and family against one another. Judy Woodruff explores how that came to be and what it means for our shared future…

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U.S. sanctions Iranian officials over women's rights abuses

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The U.S. is adding more sanctions on Iranian state officials who are accused of violating women's rights, amid nationwide anti-government protests over the treatment of young women and girls.

Minnesota governor signs executive order protecting rights to gender affirming care

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to seek and receive gender affirming health care.