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Supreme Court divided over ban on rapid-fire rifle bump stocks
(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to upholding a Trump-era ban on bump stocks as devices that turn weapons into rapid-fire illegal "machine guns," however it was not clear that a majority of justices would ultimately back such a ruling or agree on the rationale.During oral arguments…
Senate Democrats, led by Duckworth, to force vote on protecting IVF access nationwide
(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Democrats on Wednesday aim to force Republicans to take a public stand in the controversy over in vitro fertilization by requiring them to either support or oppose legislation led by Sen. Tammy Duckworth -- a measure that would establish a statutory right to access assistive reproductive technologies,…
Alabama lawmakers begin debate over IVF protection bills
(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) -- Alabama lawmakers held a hearing Tuesday to begin debate over two bills that would add protections for in vitro fertilization treatment, allowing physicians to continue providing care a week after a state Supreme Court decision that said embryos should be considered children halted the procedure.The first bill,…
Alabama lawmakers begin debate over IVF protection bills
(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) -- Alabama lawmakers held a hearing Tuesday to begin debate over two bills that would add protections for in vitro fertilization treatment, allowing physicians to continue providing care a week after a state Supreme Court decision that said embryos should be considered children halted the procedure.The first bill,…
Biden undergoes annual physical ahead of November election
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden underwent his annual physical Wednesday morning at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in what could be the final health update before the November election.Biden, 81, last received his physical on Feb. 16, 2023. Results have been released on the same day of his exam…
Who might replace Mitch McConnell as the top Senate Republican?
(WASHINGTON) -- With Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announcing Wednesday his plans to relinquish his leadership role in November, speculation is swirling about what will happen next and who might fill his shoes.McConnell will be leaving a post he's held for about 17 years. And while his announcement Wednesday caught…
McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader after nearly two decades
(WASHINGTON) -- Kentucky's Mitch McConnell is stepping down as Senate Republican leader in November after nearly two decades in the role.McConnell, who turned 82 last week, announced the decision in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday. He is the longest-serving Senate leader in history."To serve Kentucky in the Senate…
Appeals court rejects Mark Meadows bid to ‘rehear’ removal of Georgia case
(WASHINGTON) -- Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows has lost his latest bid to have the election interference case against him in Georgia removed to federal court.When a federal judge denied his effort last year, Meadows appealed to a three-judge panel for the U.S. Appeals Court for the…
What would be affected if there’s a partial government shutdown?
(WASHINGTON) -- Congress is scrambling to lock in a plan to keep several key government agencies funded before a Friday deadline -- or risk a partial government shutdown that, among having other impacts, could eventually affect food assistance for millions.Funding for the agencies -- about 20% of the government --…
Harris says White House backs 3 ‘days of action’ on voting rights as she meets with advocates
(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday assembled voting rights leaders to reiterate the White House's support for the issue as she has taken a public role in advocating for several Democratic priorities -- on ballot access as well as abortion rights.For the second time, Harris convened organizers described…
