Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed the nation’s most restrictive voting law on Tuesday, ending a saga that began in July when state House Democrats fled Texas in an attempt to stop the measure.
Reporter asks Texas governor about new law’s impact on rape victims. See his response
During the signing of a bill that banned 24-hour and drive-thru voting, Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott was asked by a reporter about the limitations of the state’s new abortion law.
Alleged 9/11 plotters, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, appear at Guantanamo pretrial hearing
Five alleged 9/11 plotters, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed who has been called the mastermind behind the September 11 terrorist attacks, appeared in a military court for a pretrial hearing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Tuesday. All five are accused of …
RFK’s widow says his assassin ‘should not have the opportunity to terrorize again’ in statement against parole
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, said Tuesday that her husband’s assassin “should not have the opportunity to terrorize again” after he was recommended for parole last month.
Biden admin adjusts processing guidance for Afghan children arriving without a parent
The Biden administration is adjusting guidance for Afghan children who arrived in the US without a parent to allow them to stay with the adult they traveled with, according to guidance obtained by CNN.
Democrats’ free tuition plan could save community colleges at a critical time
Democrats, following the lead of President Joe Biden, are planning to include free community college in a massive spending plan that party leaders are hoping to pass by the end of the month — and such a major federal investment could provide a much-ne…
GOP pressure to block bipartisan infrastructure bill builds in the House
House Republicans could face increased pressure to vote against a bipartisan infrastructure package when they return to Washington later this month with outside groups and conservatives already ramping up the campaign against a $1.2 trillion package th…
Biden administration asks for billions in ‘urgent’ disaster and refugee funding in request to keep government running
The Biden administration is asking for billions of dollars for extreme weather recovery efforts and the resettlement of Afghan refugees in its proposal to keep the government funded past September 30.
Amid confusion over California’s two-question recall ballot, Newsom’s strategy frustrates some other Democratic candidates
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies have spent the past few weeks ahead of Tuesday’s recall making one direct pitch to Democratic voters — “Vote no and go” — asking them to vote “no” on ousting Newsom and send their ballots back without bothe…
Howard University cancels classes after ransomware attack
Howard University canceled classes Tuesday as it continues to investigate a ransomware attack on the school’s network, according to an interim update on the situation posted by the university, which is in Washington, DC.