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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.

October 20, 2024

Donald Trump says the ‘failing New York Times’ is ‘totally corrupt’ in scathing interview

‘MediaBuzz’ host Howard Kurtz sits down with former President Donald Trump to discuss ‘fake news,’ fact-checking and its potential impact.

October 19, 2024

On this day in history, October 19, 1789, John Jay sworn in as first Supreme Court chief justice

Founding Father John Jay took his oaths as first chief justice of the Supreme Court on this day in history, Oct. 19, 1789. He served less than six years before resigning at age 49.

October 18, 2024

DeSantis admin blocked from threatening TV stations over pro-abortion ads

A Florida judge temporarily halted the Florida state government from threatening to take legal measures against television stations over pro-abortion ads the government calls "false."

October 18, 2024

Judge orders more Jack Smith Trump investigation docs to be made public ahead of election

The judge in former President Donald Trump's election interference case ordered additional documents about his claim of immunity to be made public before the November elections.