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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The 2023 law subjects physicians to up to 10 years in prison if they provide hormones, puberty blockers or other transition-related care to minors.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court

Transgender veterans file 2nd lawsuit against VA for gender-affirming surgery coverage

Trans veterans say the Department of Veterans Affairs has made repeated, unfulfilled promises to cover gender-affirming surgery.
Soldiers.
Soldiers.

Mike Johnson signals he won't put Senate supplemental on the floor despite increased pressure

The speaker faces mounting pressure to pass additional security funding for Israel and Ukraine from Democrats and some GOP lawmakers after Iran’s strike against Israel.
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late

Gallego argued a repeal through the state is just the first step in rectifying what he sees as injustice.
Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks in Tempe, Arizona.
Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks in Tempe, Arizona.

Biden ‘doesn’t believe’ that Iran attack ‘needs’ to escalate into wider war, White House official says

In an interview on “Meet the Press,” National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby would not give a “red line” for U.S. involvement against Iran.
John Kirby appears on NBC's "Meet the Press"
John Kirby appears on NBC's "Meet the Press"

Supreme Court tackles Jan. 6 obstruction charge with Trump case looming

How the court rules in the case brought by Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer, accused of obstructing an official proceeding, could affect the separate Trump prosecution.
An image of President Donald Trump appears on video screens
An image of President Donald Trump appears on video screens

Trump on trial tests his political wherewithal — and American resolve

The nation has never seen something like what will begin on Monday: a former president and current Republican nominee on trial for criminal charges.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

All the players in Trump's trial: Judge Juan Merchan, Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels and more

While Trump is the only defendant in the criminal case, prosecutors have said there are several other people involved in the alleged “catch and kill” scheme.
Photo Illustration: Trump and key players in his upcoming trial
Photo Illustration: Trump and key players in his upcoming trial

News organizations press Biden and Trump to commit to debates

The group of 12 news outlets cited the “exceptionally high” stakes of the upcoming presidential election in urging the presumptive nominees to commit to debating.
Donald Trump And Joe Biden Participate In Final Debate Before Presidential Election
Donald Trump And Joe Biden Participate In Final Debate Before Presidential Election

As Trump goes on trial, Biden goes to Pennsylvania

Biden plans to attack Trump on the economy while the former president is in court, though abortion will still be his campaign's top message.
Joe Biden
Joe Biden

Luxury yachts and other myths: How Republican lawmakers echo Russian propaganda

Two top House Republicans say some of their GOP colleagues are parroting Russian narratives on Ukraine. Here are some examples.
A woman examines the rubble of a destroyed building
A woman examines the rubble of a destroyed building

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