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October 22, 2024

DeSantis blasts high-stakes Florida abortion amendment: 'Repeals parental rights'

Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., discussed Amendment 4 in Florida during a press conference in Winter Garden, Fla., on Tuesday.

October 22, 2024

Jury finds ex-Bosnian prison camp guard guilty for lying about refugee status

A former guard at Celebici prison, which was notorious for being harsh toward inmates, was convicted of lying about his involvement at the prison when he gained U.S. citizenship.

October 22, 2024

GOP challenges to overseas balloting rules stymied in two key battleground states

Judges in two battleground states have rejected GOP efforts to challenge what they say are lax procedures against voter fraud in overseas balloting.

October 22, 2024

Anonymous GOP senator concerned about Grassley, 91, reclaiming key Judiciary Committee chair: report

A GOP senator who spoke to Punchbowl on condition of anonymity doubted Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, should return as chair of the Judiciary Committee.

October 22, 2024

GOP NY congressman accuses Dem of refusing to let him cosponsor contraception bill for political reasons

Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y., is accusing a Democratic colleague of refusing to let him cosponsor a pro-contraception bill, leaving him open to attack ads by his election opponent.

October 22, 2024

Texan leads citizen charge to boost police, tie official’s pay to performance in fight for accountability

Dallas HERO, a bipartisan initiative, proposed amendments that aim to improve governmental accountability and add law enforcement funding in Dallas.

October 21, 2024

US service members abroad caught in the middle of overseas ballot battle raging between House Dems, GOP

Democrats say restrictions GOP lawmakers are seeking would disenfranchise thousands of U.S. service members and their spouses living overseas.

October 21, 2024

Convicted child-porn peddler asks court for non-prison punishment so he can advocate for trans daughter

The father of trans athlete Maëlle Jacques is seeking a non-prison sentence for child pornography charges, citing his advocacy for his trans daughter to play on girls sports teams.

October 21, 2024

Supreme Court rejects lawyer Michael Cohen lawsuit against Trump over alleged retaliation

The Supreme Court rejected without comment an appeal from Michael Cohen to revive a lawsuit against former President Trump on Monday.

October 21, 2024

Squad member calls for 'radically' changing the Supreme Court: 'SCOTUS reform is on the ballot in November'

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for "radically" changing the Supreme Court. She advocates policies such as increasing the number of justices on the bench.