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January 19, 2023

New York Senate rejects Gov. Hochul's nominee to lead the state's highest court

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul nominated Hector Lasalle to lead the state's top court. Gov. Hochul's nominee was rejected by the New York Senate.

January 19, 2023

New York City becomes first government to distribute free abortion pills, officials say

New York City launched a plan Wednesday to become the first city in the nation to offer free abortion drugs, which have four times the complication rate as surgical abortions.

January 19, 2023

Deaf Michigan man appears to win Supreme Court's sympathy as arguments begin

The Supreme Court appears inclined to rule in favor of Miguel Luna Perez, a deaf Michigan man alleging his school district did not provide him adequate assistance under federal law.

January 19, 2023

Indiana Supreme Court hearing challenge to statewide abortion ban

The Indiana Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the state's near-total abortion ban that was passed following the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade.

January 19, 2023

Activists battle over Virginia bill that would recognize fetuses as carpool passengers

A Virginia bill that would recognize a fetus as a person in carpool lanes sparked a fierce debate between pro-life and pro-choice activists over "personhood" rights.

January 19, 2023

FBI offers $25K reward for info on pro-life pregnancy center attacks, vandalism

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering cash rewards for information on a series of violent attacks on pro-life pregnancy and health care centers.

January 19, 2023

Alabama Supreme Court opens window to carry out death sentences after string of troubled executions

The Supreme Court of Alabama ruled in favor of extending the time needed to carry out death sentences after a trio of troubled executions in the state since July 2022.

January 18, 2023

Supreme Court rejects New York gun retailers' bid to block new concealed carry laws

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request from New York gun dealers on Wednesday to block a slew of gun control laws implemented by the state's legislature last year.

January 18, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre mistakenly refers to Kamala Harris as ‘the president’ during press conference

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre slipped up during a Wednesday afternoon press conference, accidentally referring to Kamala Harris as "the president."

January 18, 2023

Karine Jean-Pierre mistakenly refers to Kamala Harris as ‘the president’

Vice President Kamala Harris will headline the White House’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Sunday