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Ohio banned August elections. Then the GOP planned one that could help preserve an abortion ban.

Abortion-rights advocates are suing to nix the summer special election.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 21, 2023.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 21, 2023.

Prosecutors say they have a recording of Trump and a witness in Manhattan DA case

In a court filing made public Friday, the DA's office informed Trump's attorneys of some of the evidence against him, including the recording.
Image: Former President Donald Trump appears in court at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on April 4, 2023.
Image: Former President Donald Trump appears in court at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on April 4, 2023.

Biden aides and House Republicans still negotiating debt limit

President Biden and House Republicans have yet to reach a deal on the debt limit and avert a government default. NBC News’ Garrett Haake has the latest from the Capitol.
Biden aides and House Republicans still negotiating debt limit
Biden aides and House Republicans still negotiating debt limit

South Dakota governor calls on college board to ban drag shows and eliminate 'preferred pronouns'

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem also announced a new whistleblower hotline for complaints related to the state's colleges and universities.
Kristi Noem at the Conservative Political Action Conference
Kristi Noem at the Conservative Political Action Conference

Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs bill restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity

Under the new law, school administrators will also be required to notify parents if students asked to change their pronouns or names.
FILE - Iowa's Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her inaugural address, Jan. 13, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa teachers will be banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade under a bill signed into law by Reynolds, according to an announcement by her office Friday, May 26, 2023.
FILE - Iowa's Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her inaugural address, Jan. 13, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa teachers will be banned from raising gender identity or sexual orientation issues with children through the sixth grade under a bill signed into law by Reynolds, according to an announcement by her office Friday, May 26, 2023.

Self-proclaimed 'idiot' Oath Keeper sentenced to more than 8 years in Jan. 6 case

Jessica Watkins, a transgender military veteran, admitted to joining in pushing officers inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Jessica Watkins.
Jessica Watkins.

The U.S. now has until June 5 to act on the debt ceiling, Yellen says

The Treasury secretary gets more specific about the deadline, saying in a letter Friday the country has until June 5 to act or trigger a potential default.
Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services
Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services

Debt ceiling news: Treasury says June 5 is the deadline

Both sides sounded optimistic Friday, even as lawmakers headed home for the holiday weekend.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 16: The dome of the U.S. Capitol is reflected in displaced stone on the east front plaza on December 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. Washington is preparing for the House of Representatives to hold the historic vote on the Articles of Impeachment of President Donald Trump later this week. If the vote passes in the House, President Trump will become only the third sitting U.S. President to be impeached in the 243 year history of the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 16: The dome of the U.S. Capitol is reflected in displaced stone on the east front plaza on December 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. Washington is preparing for the House of Representatives to hold the historic vote on the Articles of Impeachment of President Donald Trump later this week. If the vote passes in the House, President Trump will become only the third sitting U.S. President to be impeached in the 243 year history of the United States.

John Durham to testify before House Judiciary Committee in June

The special counsel who investigated the origins of the Trump-Russia probe will testify before the GOP-led committee on June 21, sources told NBC News.
Special Counsel John Durham departs the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Special Counsel John Durham departs the United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Pentagon police step up security and searches after Jack Teixeira's arrest in leaked documents case

Individual military bases have also increased security to stop any unauthorized removal of classified material. 
An aerial view of the Pentagon
An aerial view of the Pentagon

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