Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban after Roe v. Wade overturn

Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. to approve new abortion restrictions since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit

China's military exercises in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has the White House concerned. Officials are asking China’s ambassador to protest what it called China’s “irresponsible” actions.

Indiana GOP Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in car crash

Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski was killed Wednesday in a car crash in her northern Indiana district along with two members of her congressional staff and another person, police said.

California AG casts doubt on San Clemente’s attempt to become abortion-free zone

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said San Clemente City Council members can pass a resolution outlawing abortion in the city, but it is unenforceable.

After Supreme Court ruling, it's open season on US gun laws

Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.

Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion

One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.

Man who pointed AR-15 at BLM protesters heavily defeated in Missouri primary

Mark McCloskey, who faced criminal charges for waving his gun at protesters, announced his run for the Senate last year. He reportedly trailed in fifth place Tuesday with only 3% of the vote.

Kansas voters overwhelmingly reject abortion amendment ban

The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.

Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan despite warnings from China

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island.

President Biden, VP Harris endorse Karen Bass in LA mayoral race

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris jointly endorsed Rep. Karen Bass in her run for Los Angeles mayor.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Biden, Harris endorse Karen Bass in LA Mayor race
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both endorsing Karen Bass in the race for the Los Angeles Mayor.

LA County Supervisors set ballot measure to give them authority to remove publicly elected sheriff

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors wants voters to give them the power to overthrow a sheriff that the public chose to elect, "for cause." If approved by voters on Nov. 8, the measure would give the board the power to remove a sheriff on a four-fifths vote of the five-member panel.

How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress

A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.

Pelosi to visit Asia with focus on COVID-19, climate change

Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”

From Russia to Florida: FBI halts Russian agent's 7-year influence campaign

A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.

Protesters chain themselves to LACMA in fake blood over abortion rights; 3 arrested

The protest included about two dozen people with body bags, coat hangers and fake blood, and was conducted in an attempt to bring attention to the lives that will be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning Roe v. Wade.