Jun 27 Watch 7:02 Louisiana judge blocks state's trigger law banning abortions Louisiana is one of the states with a trigger law where the ban on performing abortions went into effect on Friday. A state judge on Monday granted a request from the Hope Medical group for women in Shreveport, one of… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 8:37 How new sanctions from G-7 nations could impact Russia By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Leaders of the G-7 announced new measures Monday to try and punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The steps are designed to target Russia’s economy and military long term. But in the meantime, Russia’s total war in Ukraine marches… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 9:25 Tamara Keith and Annie Linskey on the Roe v. Wade ruling, G-7 summit and Jan. 6 hearings NPR’s Tamara Keith and and Annie Linskey of The Washington Post join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including what the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for November's election, President Biden's meeting with G-7… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 5:56 Supporters of WNBA star Brittney Griner increase pressure to bring her home from Russia By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian court Monday and had her detention extended six months, while the court also set a trial date for July 1. Russia accuses her of cannabis oil possession, but the U.S. says she… Continue watching
Jun 27 Judge says New York city can't let noncitizens vote in city elections By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The law's supporters said it gave an electoral voice to many people who have made a home in the city and pay taxes to it but face tough paths to citizenship. Continue reading
Jun 27 More than 1 million voters switch to GOP, raising alarm for Democrats By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The phenomenon is playing out in virtually every region of the country — red states, blue states, in cities and in small towns — in the months since President Joe Biden replaced former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Jan. 6 Committee hearings - Day 6 By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Witness Cassidy Hutchinson, a lesser-known White House aide, rebuffed Trump's team warnings against testifying and provided first-hand knowledge of what she saw and heard in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. Continue reading
Jun 27 Louisiana, other state judges block laws meant to trigger abortion bans shortly after the Supreme Court decision By Kevin McGill, Amy Forliti, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The fall of Roe v. Wade shifted the battleground over abortion to courthouses around the country, as abortion foes looked to quickly enact statewide bans and the other side sought to buy more time. Continue reading
Jun 27 How the Jan. 6 committee is taking a new approach By David Bauder, Associated Press Many observers expected the Jan. 6 committee hearings would be nothing more than reruns, but they've proven much more. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: House Oversight hearing on federal response to drug addiction and overdose crisis By News Desk The hearing was held to evaluate the Biden administration’s 2022 National Drug Control Strategy, which aims to reduce the availability of dangerous substances while also ensuring treatment for addiction by approaching it as a disease. Continue reading