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Wyoming judge to rule on nation’s first abortion pill ban

A Teton County, Wyoming district judge is set to rule on Wyoming's abortion restrictions, including a first-in-the-nation ban on the use of abortion pills.

UN says Taliban’s solution to protect women from male relatives: Send them to prison

Afghanistan has burnished its credentials as one of the worst places in the world for women, thanks to a Taliban plan under which vulnerable women are sent to prison.

Carnegie Mellon graduate sues university for ‘culture of antisemitism’

A Jewish graduate of Carnegie Mellon University has filed a lawsuit against the institution, alleging that the university maintained a "culture of antisemitism" and failed to address incidents of antisemitism directed against her.

House passes bill allowing whole milk in schools, but it may spoil in the Senate

School children will have a lot more options when it comes to their milk selection if the House of Representatives has its way.

Kevin McCarthy reflects on time in office and airs grievances on his way out the door

After nearly 17 years in Congress, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) cast his last vote in the House on Thursday as he prepares to leave the House at the end of this year.

Biden to head to Wisconsin ahead of state’s pivotal role in 2024

President Joe Biden is set to visit Wisconsin next week in an early attempt at wooing the swing state, which could play a deciding role in an increasingly likely rematch between him and former President Donald Trump.

University of Wisconsin board reverses course and takes deal to cut DEI staff

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents abruptly changed course Wednesday and approved a deal with state Republican lawmakers to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in exchange for funds for new buildings and salary raises.

San Francisco stores removing self-checkout stations to curb theft and retail crime

Several San Francisco stores have removed self-checkout stations as a way to curtail escalating theft and retail crime across the city.

Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego calls on Biden to declare emergency at southern border

A House Democrat running for Senate next November has called on President Joe Biden to issue an emergency declaration across the entire southern border, a sign of how unbearable the situation has become for Arizonans.

White House hounds Johnson for recessing House without Ukraine deal

The White House heartily criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Republican lawmakers Thursday for leaving town without authorizing additional security aid for Ukraine.
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