Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
Arizona Supreme Court will not extend death warrant for Aaron Gunches
Justices on the Arizona Supreme Court have ruled against a request to extend the death warrant that was issued for Aaron Gunches, who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend's ex-husband in 2022.
Justices on the Arizona Supreme Court have ruled against a request to extend the death warrant that was issued for Aaron Gunches, who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend's ex-husband in 2022.
US rule would bar full ban on transgender student athletes but will allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain exceptions to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
Rep. James Comer says two county attorneys have asked him how they can 'go after the Bidens'
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Rep. James Comer's comments come after Donald Trump was indicted on charges of falsifying business records.
Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill into law
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs bans TikTok on state devices
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an executive order, restricting the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an executive order, restricting the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.
Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. challenging Biden in 2024
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and scion of one of the country’s most famous political families, is running for president.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill that would have limited what messages ADOT can post on freeway signs
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2586, which would have required the Arizona Department of Transportation to post only Amber, Silver, or Blue alerts, or messages directly related to transportation and highway safety, on freeway signs. Hobbs said federal law lays out regulations for the signs, and that ADOT abides by those rules.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2586, which would have required the Arizona Department of Transportation to post only Amber, Silver, or Blue alerts, or messages directly related to transportation and highway safety, on freeway signs. Hobbs said federal law lays out regulations for the signs, and that ADOT abides by those rules.
Kansas passes transgender bathroom bill; Arkansas approves own version of legislation
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
Both bills are among measures aimed at rolling back LGBTQ rights pursued by Republicans this year across the country. The Kansas bill focuses on bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities.
North Carolina state lawmaker switches parties, gives GOP supermajority
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
The party switch announced by Rep. Tricia Cotham, of Mecklenburg County, means Republicans now hold the 72 seats required in the 120-seat House to hold a veto-proof majority.
Trump arraigned: Former president pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after a grand jury investigated hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after a grand jury investigated hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Janet Protasiewicz defeats Daniel Kelly
Judge Janet Protasiewicz won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state’s abortion ban pending.
Judge Janet Protasiewicz won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday, ensuring liberals will take over majority control of the court for the first time in 15 years with the fate of the state’s abortion ban pending.
Trump charged with falsifying records. What is that?
Trump pleaded not guilty to more than 30 counts of felonious falsifying business records Tuesday. If convicted, he faces up to more than a year behind bars.
Trump pleaded not guilty to more than 30 counts of felonious falsifying business records Tuesday. If convicted, he faces up to more than a year behind bars.
Marjorie Taylor Greene leads NYC rally protesting Trump indictment, after receiving warning from Mayor Adams
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., led a rally in New York City Tuesday to protest the indictment of former President Donald Trump, as he prepares for a court appearance.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., led a rally in New York City Tuesday to protest the indictment of former President Donald Trump, as he prepares for a court appearance.
Donald Trump spared mug shot, handcuffs after turning himself in on felony charges
The former president was informed he has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded not guilty.
The former president was informed he has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded not guilty.
Donald Trump turns himself in: The day in photos
Trump described the experience as “SURREAL" as he traveled from Trump Tower to a lower Manhattan courtroom for the arraignment hearing.
Trump described the experience as “SURREAL" as he traveled from Trump Tower to a lower Manhattan courtroom for the arraignment hearing.
Donald Trump indictment: Will there be cameras inside the courthouse?
Former President Donald Trump has returned to New York for his historic booking and arraignment on criminal charges.
Former President Donald Trump has returned to New York for his historic booking and arraignment on criminal charges.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari running for Congress
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari announced her candidacy for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, which is currently held by Congressman Ruben Gallego, who plans to run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat. Ansari has served as vice mayor since January and has been a city council member for the past two years. She was the youngest woman ever elected to the Phoenix City Council, and the first Iranian American elected to public office in Arizona.
Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari announced her candidacy for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, which is currently held by Congressman Ruben Gallego, who plans to run for Kyrsten Sinema's Senate seat. Ansari has served as vice mayor since January and has been a city council member for the past two years. She was the youngest woman ever elected to the Phoenix City Council, and the first Iranian American elected to public office in Arizona.
Roy McGrath shot, killed in Tennessee after 3-week manhunt
Roy McGrath, the fugitive ex-chief of staff for former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, has died after he was shot during an arrest in Tennessee, according to his attorney Joseph Murtha.
Roy McGrath, the fugitive ex-chief of staff for former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, has died after he was shot during an arrest in Tennessee, according to his attorney Joseph Murtha.
Trump arrives in New York ahead of booking, arraignment
Former President Donald Trump has returned to New York from his home in Florida for his historic booking and arraignment on criminal charges.
Former President Donald Trump has returned to New York from his home in Florida for his historic booking and arraignment on criminal charges.