John Hinckley Jr., attempted Ronald Reagan assassin, to perform sold-out concert in New York

John Hinckley Jr. was granted an unconditional release by a federal judge to begin on June 15 and Hinckley has already released his first single, “Long Lost Yesterday” on YouTube.

British Prime Minister Johnson survives no-confidence vote

Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.

Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women

The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”

January 6 hearings begin this week with challenge to capture public’s attention

After issuing dozens of subpoenas and reading through hundreds of documents, the Jan. 6 committee will hold a hearing Thursday to find out what happened in the infamous Capitol Riot last year.

Newsmaker: Baby formula shortage update; legislation to help vets suffering from burn pit exposure
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Part 1: A different kind of hardship facing parents across the country: the baby formula shortage. How did we get here and when will it get better? Part 2: We're talking about veterans coming home from deployment and suffering from toxic exposure to burn pits. There's legislation that could help them get treatment if it gets enough votes.

McCormick concedes to Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary

Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick conceded the Republican primary in Pennsylvania for U.S. Senate to celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, ending his campaign Friday night as he acknowledged an ongoing statewide recount wouldn't give him enough votes to make up the deficit.

NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles

New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.

House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings

The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.

Ohio GOP law hopes to arm school teachers with guns following mass shootings

The Republican-backed measure aims to undo the effect of a 2021 state Supreme Court ruling that said under current law armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training.

Records show coordinated Arizona ballot collection scheme

Guillermina Fuentes, 66, and a second woman were indicted in December 2020 on one count of ballot abuse, a practice commonly known as “ballot harvesting” that was made illegal under a 2016 state law.

Biden: US to send medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine

The U.S. plan tries to strike a balance between helping Ukraine battle Russia while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.

Gun background check bill fails in Arizona Senate

SB 1546 would have closed the so-called "gun show" loophole that allows someone to buy a gun without the federal background check that federally licensed firearms dealers are required to perform before a sale is completed.

DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.

City of Seattle passes legislation that guarantees a minimum wage for delivery drivers

The Seattle City Council has unanimously passed legislation that would guarantee a minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers and gig workers, making it the first city in the nation to do so.