Politics

Could these state abortion bans help the movement to overturn Roe v. Wade?

By Courtney Vinopal, Maea Lenei Buhre

A Louisiana bill banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected is the latest example of how abortion opponents and anti-abortion lawmakers across the country are pushing legislation that could prompt the highest court to reconsider Roe v. Wade.

What does Steve Bullock believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues

By Gretchen Frazee

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is the latest entrant into the crowded 2020 Democratic primary field. Here's where Bullock stands on key issues.

2020 Democrats denounce Alabama’s abortion ban

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The Democratic presidential candidates warned the decision portends a larger offensive by conservatives around the country to undermine the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

Planned Parenthood and ACLU suing over Ohio abortion ban

Abortion bills passed in several states are setting up legal fights to push the now-conservative-leaning Supreme Court to take up abortion and overturn Roe v. Wade.

Wisconsin lawmakers poised to approve ‘born alive’ bill

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has promised to veto the measure, but the move comes as conservatives across the country push to end the constitutional right to abortion.

Lawmakers grill FAA chief about Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns

By Associated Press

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Daniel Elwell, is testifying before a House aviation panel after two deadly accidents involving the Boeing 737 Max.

Mnuchin says courts need to settle fight over Trump’s tax returns

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The Treasury secretary told a Senate panel that the fight over Trump's tax returns "will go to the third branch of government to be resolved."…

Bernie Sanders focuses on Joe Biden as his favorite foil

By Juana Summers, Associated Press

Bernie Sanders is quick to slam Joe Biden's stance on free trade deals, the Iraq War and climate change, and his campaign sends fundraising appeals the subject line: "Joe Biden."…

North Carolina ‘bathroom bill’ sponsor wins GOP redo of tainted election

By Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press

State Sen. Dan Bishop topped nine other Republican candidates seeking the 9th Congressional District nomination on Tuesday, winning almost half of the ballots cast.

Alabama abortion ban heads to GOP governor’s desk

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

State senators voted 25-6 for the bill that had overwhelmingly cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month. The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey, who will decide whether to sign the bill into law.