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February 8, 2023

Two Missouri Supreme Court judges to retire this year

Two Missouri Supreme Court judges are set to retire this year. Chief Justice Paul Wilson announced the news Wednesday, and didn't mention when their last day will be.

February 8, 2023

David DePape appears in court for hearing in Paul Pelosi hammer attack case

David DePape had a hearing Wednesday in his federal case. He faces charges of allegedly attacking Paul Pelosi while looking for former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

February 8, 2023

Phoenix fire captain blasts 'Pro-life Spiderman' for scaling Phoenix's tallest building: 'Very, very dumb'

A professional climber's ascent of the Chase Tower in Phoenix, Arizona, has been captured on video, but officials are calling the stunt "dangerous" and "very dumb."

February 8, 2023

Justice Department says end of COVID-19 emergency will terminate Title 42, 'moot' Supreme Court case

Justice Department attorneys said in a Tuesday brief that the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency in the U.S. would terminate Title 42 immigration orders.

February 8, 2023

Sen. Tuberville, Rep. Cloud introduce resolution to stop Veteran's Affairs from providing abortions

Congressmen introduce resolution to stop the Department of Veterans Affairs from implementing a rule that allows the department to provide taxpayer-funded abortion services.

February 7, 2023

Four Supreme Court justices absent from Biden's State of the Union

Four Supreme Court justices opted against attending President Biden's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday evening.

February 7, 2023

Indiana legislators weigh expanded birth control access

Indiana lawmakers are exploring various options for expanded contraceptive access following an abortion ban in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade.

February 7, 2023

State of the Union: Rep. Scott Perry invites pro-life activist Mark Houck as guest to presidential address

Rep. Scott Perry is taking pro-life activist Mark Houck to the State of the Union on Tuesday night after he was acquitted in late January.

February 7, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices make endorsements in contested race for seat

Wisconsin's Supreme Court justices have begun endorsing candidates in a quickly-approaching election to a seat that will determine the balance of power.

February 7, 2023

Biden judicial nominee under fire for alleged lack of legal knowledge, experience

President Biden's nominee for a federal judgeship in Washington state is facing scrutiny for what critics call a lack of legal knowledge and experience.