Politics

Despite new security measures enacted by her office, Jena Griswold says the Jan. 6 hearings have only underscored the ongoing risks to elections in her state and beyond.

The Justice Department implemented a key feature of the law in which inmates can earn so-called time credits. But there have been failures, prisoner advocates and inmates say.

Protest activity and threatening behavior outside the homes of justices has increased since the draft Supreme Court abortion decision was leaked, the court's security chief said.

Abortion providers and patients across the country have been struggling to navigate the evolving legal landscape around abortion laws and access.

The proposal would allow up to 11 lease sales but prohibit new drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

State Senate President Karen Fann and state Sen. Kelly Townsend each received what appeared to be matching subpoenas from the FBI last week.

In a special session, the state's Senate and Assembly voted to ban firearms in many public places, including Times Square, and add more permitting requirements.

NBC News’ Pete Williams reports on how the Supreme Court’s recent rulings demonstrated a fast shift to the right. The high court not only upheld Mississippi’s law banning abortion after 15 weeks but also overturned the constitutional right to abortion. In another ruling, the Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed-carry permit law and also said all gun regulations must have historic roots.

Confusion is spreading across states regarding abortion laws, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In Oklahoma, Planned Parenthood, among other providers, filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban. In New Jersey, the governor signed two bills to protect providers and out of state residents seeking an abortion. Meanwhile, President Biden met with nine Democratic governors to discuss how their states will keep abortion accessible.

Legal experts say an acquittal in Russian criminal court is "very unlikely," and that Griner's best bet at becoming free would be through diplomatic negotiations.

Other names on the list of 17 recipients include Steve Jobs, Denzel Washington, Megan Rapinoe and Khizr Khan.