South Carolina's governor signs new law restricting abortion access
Abortion providers are navigating a series of new abortion laws in the U.S. — South Carolina's governor just signed a new law restricting access.
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Texas House issues articles of impeachment to state Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has dismissed allegations that he committed multiple crimes in office, calling the inquiry politically motivated.
Idaho has enacted a first-of-its-kind abortion trafficking bill
The bill would ban minors from traveling to get abortions out-of-state without parental consent. It could set up a border war with neighboring states.
Connecticut passes largest gun bill since Sandy Hook tragedy
Legislation passed in the state of Connecticut includes some of the largest gun safety measures since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre.
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Biden taps Gen. 'CQ' Brown as next head of Joint Chiefs
If confirmed, the four-star general will become the second Black man to hold that position.
White House unveils national strategy to combat antisemitism
The 60-page national strategy lays out government actions to counter anti-Jewish hate, and calls on tech companies to crack down online.
Biden administration offers support for GOP-led fentanyl bill
The House passed a bill with bipartisan support that would put fentanyl on the same level as heroin under the Controlled Substances Act.
Doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion
The Indiana doctor has been accused by the state's attorney general of violating state law for not reporting the girl's sexual abuse to authorities.
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Texas House votes to repeal sales tax on menstrual products
In addition to feminine hygiene products, the bill also calls for the elimination of sales tax on prescription drugs, diapers and maternity clothing.
Congress going home for Memorial Day weekend amid debt limit crisis
House leadership told lawmakers that they should be ready to return within 24 hours if a deal on the debt limit is reached.
Bill requiring Ten Commandments in Texas schools fails
Lawmakers in Texas failed to meet a Wednesday deadline to consider a bill that would have required all public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Russian private army leader says forces have begun leaving Bakhmut
The leader of the Wagner Group also says more than 20,000 of his troops have died in the battle for Bakhmut.
Where the race for the White House in 2024 stands
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined a growing field of candidates. But whether he gets the debate with GOP frontrunner Donald Trump remains in question.
Microsoft: State-backed Chinese hackers could be ready for disruption
Microsoft said it believes state-sponsored hackers in China could be preparing to disrupt critical U.S. communication infrastructure.
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Who is Ron DeSantis?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enters a growing GOP field seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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Floridians worry for labor effects of new undocumented migrant law
A new Florida law will tighten restrictions on undocumented people living in Florida, and opponents worry it'll worsen the labor shortage.
Uvalde community continues push for gun policy changes one year later
Families and politicians are still pushing for gun reform in Uvalde, Texas, one year after the shattering tragedy at Robb Elementary.
How one artist is honoring the lives lost in Uvalde
The Uvalde community remembers and honors those lives lost a year ago in the Robb Elementary mass shooting.
Trauma surgeon who treated Uvalde victims reflects 1 year later
A trauma surgeon who helped treat victims of the Uvalde mass shooting has now helped start a campaign to turn bystanders into first responders.
One year after Uvalde, Biden asks Congress to act on gun control
This year, in less than five full months, there have been 241 mass shootings.
Texas AG claims speaker was drunk after investigation was revealed
Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the House Speaker presided over the chamber while intoxicated.
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Searching for peace one year after mass shooting in Uvalde
The tragedy left a generation of young students and parents searching for a sense of safety and peace.
Texas sues Biden administration over phone app for asylum-seekers
The lawsuit claims the CBP One app encourages migrants to enter the U.S. even if they don't qualify for asylum.
COVID-fighting programs at risk due to debt disagreements
Republicans want to cut costs promised to help fight COVID now that the pandemic is over, but it's only a fraction of the $31.4 trillion debt limit.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run in 2024 presidential race
The Florida governor is expected to be somewhat of a formidable foe, running in the GOP field against former President Donald Trump.
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Democratic, Republican views on DeSantis' potential presidential bid
Scripps News spoke with both sides of the aisle to discuss Florida Governor Ron DeSantis running for president.
Congress debates Biden administration's gas stove energy proposal
Republican lawmakers argue that a proposal to limit gas stove emissions goes too far, but others say new standards are needed.
Migrant influx: New York City seeks to suspend 'right to shelter'
Mayor Eric Adams says as many as 700 asylum-seekers are arriving each day, and the city is running out of resources to house them.
McCarthy: Debt negotiators aim to finalize deal at White House
Speaker Kevin McCarthy's message on the debt limit deal remained clear: The U.S. needs to spend less than it did last year.
Full transcript: Fmr. VP Mike Pence's interview with Scripps News
Former Vice President Mike Pence discussed numerous topics, including laws targeting transgender Americans, the 2024 presidential race and January 6.
