Abortion, like gun control, is now subject to minority whim
Polling suggests that the issue has broad support both nationally and in individual states. But action is unlikely; opposition from the right will see to that. In fact, the imbalance…
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A Trump raising money off election lies? Now we’ve seen everything.
Donald Trump managed to vacuum up hundreds of millions of dollars of donations as a lame-duck president. This was not money offered by supporters to advance his final policy wishes…
States warn Biden could miss ballot. Dems say exceptions have been made for GOP.
Democratic officials are looking at their options after Republican secretaries of state in Ohio and Alabama warned them that President Biden might not appear on their ballots in November because…
Johnson tries to appease warring factions on surveillance bill
correction This story previously suggested the entire Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act needs to be reauthorized and funded. Only parts of it related to Section 702, allowing the surveillance of non-U.S.…
Pentagon frustrated by lack of notice from Israel in Syria strike
Senior Pentagon officials were frustrated that Israel did not notify the United States before conducting a strike on an Iranian site in Syria this month, an escalation that they assess…
House Republicans revolt against spy agency bill, signaling trouble for Johnson
A small faction of House Republicans is once again blocking key legislation and posing a critical test of Speaker Mike Johnson’s ability to hold on to his gavel. And their…
What to know about taking abortion pills
People seeking a medication abortion sometimes struggle to find accurate and unbiased information about what to expect from the process, especially those living in states with abortion bans. Women interviewed…
Trump’s the likely GOP nominee. He can serve even if convicted of a crime.
Donald Trump is facing felony charges in four separate criminal indictments in three states and Washington, D.C., with a guilty verdict in any of the cases possibly meaning a prison…
Arizona’s abortion ban is a distinct danger for GOP
Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to the biggest developments in a 2024 election that appears increasingly likely to be about abortion rights. (Did a friend forward this to…
General warns House on Ukraine: ‘The side that can’t shoot back loses’
The top U.S. general overseeing military operations in Europe warned lawmakers Wednesday that the war in Ukraine has reached a decisive moment, with Russia expected to hold a 10-1 advantage…