Jun 28 Watch 11:19 Brooks and Atkins Stohr on the debate shaking up the race for the White House By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including how Thursday night’s debate is shaking up the race for the White House, if panic among Democrats… Continue watching
Jun 28 Texas Supreme Court upholds state ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors By Jim Vertuno, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The 8-1 ruling from the all-Republican court leaves in place a law that has been in effect since Sept. 1, 2023. The Texas law prevents transgender people under 18 from accessing hormone therapies, puberty blockers and transition surgeries, though surgical… Continue reading
Jun 28 Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial wrap up presenting their case By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Prosecutors at the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., rested their case on Friday after presenting evidence for seven weeks, enabling the Democrat and two New Jersey businessmen to begin calling their own witnesses to support defense claims that no crimes… Continue reading
Jun 28 3 reasons it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden's halting debate performance has led some in his own party to begin questioning whether he should be replaced on the ballot before November. Continue reading
Jun 28 Steve Bannon's bid to delay his prison sentence turned down by Supreme Court By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press A jury found Bannon guilty nearly two years ago of two counts of contempt of Congress. Continue reading
Jun 28 Iowa Supreme Court lifts block on state's 6-week abortion ban By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Biden speaks at opening of Stonewall visitor center, key location for LGBTQ+ rights By Jennifer Peltz, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden courted LGBTQ+ voters on Friday with a pair of New York City events a day after his widely panned debate performance against Donald Trump… Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia threatens response to U.S. drones over Black Sea By Associated Press The statement by Russia is an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft. Continue reading
Jun 28 Elected Democrats admit Biden had poor debate performance but reject talk of replacement By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Biden’s halting delivery and meandering comments fueled concerns from even members of his own party. Continue reading
Jun 28 Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old Chevron decision in victory for business interests By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The justices overturned the 1984 decision known as Chevron. Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in challenges that could be spawned by the ruling. Continue reading