Biden warns of rights under threat from Trump and 'MAGA extremists' in reelect launch
In announcing his bid in a video Tuesday, President Biden says he cast his decision to run again as a fight for personal freedoms.
Elections
Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for trans adults this week
Missouri AG Andrew Bailey has issued a rule that severely limits adults and youth from receiving gender-affirming care. The rule, the first of its kind, is scheduled to take effect Thursday.
California voters reflect on Sen. Dianne Feinstein
For decades, the Democrat has been one of California's most popular politicians. But her recent health problems and the votes she's missed have some constituents saying it's time for her to go.
Minnesota to join at least 4 other states in protecting transgender care this year
In 2023, a record number of states have passed rules or legislation to eliminate youth gender-affirming care, but a record number of states have also moved to protect care for trans youth and adults.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell is ordered to pay $5M in election fraud challenge
The election conspiracy theorist said he has no intention of paying the arbitration panel's order of $5 million and that he expects the dispute to land in court.
Defamation cases related to the 2020 election could help stop future election lies
Beyond Dominion's newly-settled case with Fox News, there are more than a dozen other defamation cases related to the 2020 election. Lawyers say these cases could help stop future election lies.
Did Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign peak before it began?
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Emily Mahoney, the political editor at The Tampa Bay Times, about how Ron Desantis' presidential campaign is faring compared to Donald Trump's.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he's running for president
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination. Kennedy has long been the face of the anti-vaccine movement that draws support from the right.
There are even more 2020 election defamation suits beyond the Fox-Dominion case
In addition to the Dominion case against Fox News, more than a dozen similar cases related to lies spread about the 2020 election are slowly making their way through the legal system.
Fox News settles blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems
Fox News has struck a deal averting a trial in the blockbuster defamation suit filed by the election-tech company Dominion Voting Systems over spurious claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential race.