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November 20, 2023

Judges signal they may loosen Trump gag order in federal election interference case

Arguments on whether to reinstate a gag order against former President Donald Trump in the federal election interference case were heard in court Monday.

November 20, 2023

RNC chair Ronna McDaniel emphasizes that Republicans ‘have to talk about abortion’

Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel says it’s ‘a losing strategy’ if the GOP doesn’t return fire against Democratic attacks over the combustible issue of abortion.

November 20, 2023

Supreme Court rejects ex-cop Chauvin appeal for a new trial in George Floyd murder

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a Minnesota ex-police officer convicted in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

November 20, 2023

I joined a sorority for community. Here’s why we need to protect spaces just for women

Sororities provide a sense of community and and help make campus smaller. I joined when I was in college and learned why we need to protect private spaces that are just for women.

November 19, 2023

I’m a pro-life nun and we just stopped the state of New York from harassing us

We are the Sisters of Life, pro-life nuns who just defeated the state of New York and prevented them from harassing us. We help women work who fear being left alone.

November 17, 2023

North Dakota legislative map illegally disenfranchises Native voters, judge says

North Dakota's legislative redistricting plan violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by illegally diluting Native American voting power, a federal judge ruled Friday.

November 17, 2023

Trump team moves for mistrial in NY case, AG asks judge for December deadline on decision

The Trump legal team filed a motion for mistrial on Wednesday, citing Judge Arthur Engoron's posts on social media the defense considers evidence of bias.

November 16, 2023

Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos find rare common ground in opposition to Wisconsin school voucher suit

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos found rare agreement Thursday against a lawsuit threatening state-funded school choice expenditures.

November 16, 2023

Supreme Court denies DeSantis in legal battle over drag queen ban

The Supreme Court denied a request from the DeSantis administration asking to lift a court order banning enforcement of the state's new drag queen law.

November 16, 2023

Sen. Graham proposes legal route to overturn Pentagon abortion policy as military promotions remain in limbo

Sen. Lindsey Graham is seeking legal action against the Pentagon's abortion policy during Tuberville's promotions blockade, citing Hyde Amendment violations.