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Far-right militant groups align with issue-oriented groups ahead of midterms
A report says instances of political violence were down slightly in 2021 from the year before. But militant groups were recruiting and shifting tactics to lay the groundwork for increased violence.
3 Republican primary candidates are challenging Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
Early in the pandemic, Ohio voters approved of Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. As GOP opposition to mandates grew, so did the opposition to the governor. Now he faces three primary challengers.
News brief: Leaked draft opinion, 2 state primaries, South Asia heatwave
Politico reports that a leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade. Voters in Ohio and Indiana head to the polls for primaries. A brutal heatwave is hitting South Asia.
In Ohio, Trump endorses an election official who doesn't think 2020 was stolen
Trump endorsed Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose ahead of Ohio's primaries on Tuesday. LaRose told NPR in January that candidates not conceding was a "really dangerous thing."
NYC mayor's 'End Gun Violence' Met Gala jacket sparks criticism online
The tuxedo jacket features iconic features of New York, including the Brooklyn Bridge. It also displays a large handgun with a red slash through it.
Report: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade
A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.
Three more House Republicans reject Jan. 6 committee request to testify voluntarily
The panel investigating the attack on the Capitol asked U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Mo Brooks of Alabama and Ronny Jackson of Texas to appear. They all said no.
Biden meets with parents of abducted journalist Austin Tice
President Biden met with the parents of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria nearly 10 years ago. He has not been heard from since. Syria has never acknowledged holding him.
A special grand jury was picked to probe Trump's actions in the 2020 Georgia election
A special grand jury was selected for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.