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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.

November 16, 2023

Alex Murdaugh scores major win in bid for a new double murder trial

South Carolina Circuit Judge Clifton Newman recused himself from handling Alex Murdaugh's motion for a new double-murder trial over allegations that the court clerk had tampered with jurors.

November 16, 2023

If lying was an art, Michael Cohen would be a Rembrandt. Why does he keep getting a pass?

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen has been accused, once again, of lying under oath. Will he be protected from criminal charges? We'll see...

November 16, 2023

Schumer blasts Supreme Court's new ethics code for one 'glaring omission'

Top Senate Democrats appear dissatisfied with the Supreme Court's unprecedented announcement of a new Code of Conduct, saying it may still need legislative enforcement.

November 16, 2023

GOP senators rail against Tuberville's military holds nearly all night

Senate colleagues implored Tuberville to relent, seeking approval for military promotions held up for months. Despite support, objections persisted, delaying nominations.

November 16, 2023

Nebraska coalition press to include abortion rights in state constitution

A coalition called Protect Our Rights is launching an initiative in Nebraska with the goal of securing abortion rights in the state constitution, officials say.

November 16, 2023

US Catholic bishops reaffirm ending abortion as ‘pre-eminent priority’

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reaffirmed ending abortion as the "pre-eminent priority" of the Catholic Church in America.

November 16, 2023

Missouri's abortion law faces challenge in court over claims of religious influence

A Missouri judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit challenging Missouri's abortion ban, filed by 13 Christian, Jewish and Unitarian Universalist leaders.

November 16, 2023

PA House advances bill to protect abortion access for out-of-state residents

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill preventing public officials from cooperating with authorities in states that criminalize abortion.

November 15, 2023

Mom of Virginia boy who shot teacher gets 21 months in prison for using marijuana while owning gun

A Virginia woman whose son shot his first-grade teacher was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for using marijuana while owning a gun.