Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come

“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.

Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions

The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.

House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages

Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.

Herb Wesson blocked from acting as LA's 10th District representative again

The ruling prevents Wesson from performing any City Council functions. Wesson was selected as a replacement for suspended councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas to represent LA's 10th District earlier this year.

School board's plan to discuss adding Planned Parenthood clinic on campus draws protest

A Southern California school board's plan to discuss possibly adding an on-campus Planned Parenthood clinic drew protesters from both sides of the abortion debate.

House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim

The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion

The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.

Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages

Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection.

New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support

The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

House votes to make reporting UFO sightings easier

In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.

Special Report: Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason
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FOX 11's Elex Michaelson is in Washington, D.C. and is joined by Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason to discuss President Joe Biden and rumors of Gov. Gavin Newsom possibly running for Biden's seat.

Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion

The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.

Gov. Newsom goes to Washington; 2024 chatter follows
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As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to Washington this week, speculation about his national political ambitions won?t be far behind.

Biden to discuss immigration, trade with Mexico's president

The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.