Politics chat: Supreme Court rulings limit executive action on climate and abortion
From Supreme Court decisions to Jan. 6 revelations — it has been an extraordinary last several days in politics.
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Texas clinics halt abortions after state high court ruling
Clinics were shutting down abortion services in the nation's second-largest state Saturday after the Texas Supreme Court blocked an order allowing the procedure to resume in some cases.
Minnesota lawmakers voted to legalize THC edibles. Some did it accidentally
After Minnesota lawmakers approved a measure to legalize the sale of certain types of THC edibles, at least one Republican said he didn't realize what he was approving.
Data privacy concerns make the post-Roe era uncharted territory
Digital privacy advocates are encouraging abortion seekers to err on the side of caution. Text messages, browser histories and emails could be used in criminal investigations.
The Uvalde schools police chief resigns from city council
Pete Arredondo stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred in his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The Biden administration has to change course on climate change after Court ruling
Aides to President Biden say the administration still has options it can pursue in its effort to control climate change despite an adversarial Supreme Court ruling this week.
NATO commits to focusing on Russia and China
NATO wrapped up its summit in Madrid with a clear, unified message, but there were unsettling reminders of the brutal road ahead in Ukraine and political turmoil back in the U.S.
Week in politics: Decisions from the Supreme Court supermajority reshape the U.S.
In just two short week, the six conservative members of the Supreme Court have dramatically reshaped American jurisprudence. Also, the Jan. 6 committee's next steps.
WNBA star Brittney Griner begins trial in Moscow over drug charges
Russian prosecutors outlined drug charges against WNBA star Brittney Griner when her trial started in Moscow on Friday. The Biden administration says she's being wrongly detained.
These candidates lost badly, but now are claiming fraud
Former President Trump's influence is growing — with fringe candidates, who are refusing to admit defeat even after they've been trounced.