House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim

The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion

The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.

In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'

“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.

Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems

Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.

Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages

Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection.

Idaho Republicans poised to reject 2020 election results

Jim Jones, a former chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court and ex-Republican state attorney general, called the resolution rejecting the election results “asinine.”

New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support

The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Texas AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit to block use of EMTALA to allow abortions

The suit seeks to block the US Department of Health and Human Services from using the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to require hospitals to perform abortions.

Mile-long school bus convoy honoring child victims of gun violence visits Sen. Ted Cruz

The NRA Children's Museum is a school bus convoy filled with personal memories of the children killed in shootings. It's outside Sen. Ted Cruz's offices Thursday morning, asking for gun reform.

Arizona AG Brnovich files motion to fully reinstate abortion ban

ARS 13-3603 has been on the books since at least 1901 but has been blocked since shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade.

House votes to make reporting UFO sightings easier

In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.

2022 Midterm elections: Arizona officials step up security ahead of primary

With the Arizona primary elections set to take place on August 2, election offices across the state are busy preparing for a smooth election.

Missouri state officials shut down questions from medical experts on confusing new abortion law

Medical providers have been asking questions for weeks about the law, which outlaws abortions except in medical emergencies. The confusion is over what medical emergencies qualify.

Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion

The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.

Planned Parenthood Arizona won’t resume abortions despite court ruling

Brittany Fonteno, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Arizona, blamed “vague and confusing” statements from Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich about a near-total pre-statehood ban on abortions for the decision.

Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program

President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

Jan. 6 panel probes 'unhinged' meeting, Trump rally call

The Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday divulged details of an "unhinged" late night meeting at the White House with defeated President Donald Trump’s outside lawyers suggesting the military seize state voting machines.

Japanese say final goodbye to assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe

Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled sidewalks outside Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Shinzo Abe.