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Monday, September 21, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat
Louisiana senator who voted to convict Trump loses Republican primary
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
The number of competitive House districts is getting smaller and smaller
West Virginia voters navigate new law requiring photo IDs at polling places in primary election
US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls
Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots
A majority-Black district in Louisiana traces a long fight over the Voting Rights Act
Big Supreme Court rulings loom on Trump, elections, citizenship: What to expect
Judge to weigh Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on voting
Supreme Court justices spar over Louisiana’s effort to speed up elimination of majority-Black congressional district
Louisiana senator who voted to convict Trump loses Republican primary
Sen. Cassidy knocked out of Louisiana Republican primary as Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming make runoff
Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
The number of competitive House districts is getting smaller and smaller
West Virginia voters navigate new law requiring photo IDs at polling places in primary election
US Justice Department drafts legal opinion backing demands for state voter rolls
Lawyers urge judge to block Trump order that would create eligible voter list, limit mail ballots
A majority-Black district in Louisiana traces a long fight over the Voting Rights Act
Big Supreme Court rulings loom on Trump, elections, citizenship: What to expect
Judge to weigh Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on voting
Supreme Court justices spar over Louisiana’s effort to speed up elimination of majority-Black congressional district
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
How beef climbed to the top of the food pyramid
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy
The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
RFK Jr's new dietary guidelines are coming. Here's what to watch for
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy
The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
RFK Jr's new dietary guidelines are coming. Here's what to watch for
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Republicans are divided on Afghan immigrant policy after the National Guard shooting
Afghan CIA fighters, like National Guard attack suspect, face stark reality in U.S.
National Guard shooting leaves fear and sorrow in Bellingham, Washington
Suspect in National Guard shooting makes first court appearance
Suspect in DC shooting of 2 National Guard members formally charged with murder
Afghan suspect in D.C. National Guard attack appeared to suffer personal crisis
National Guard member in D.C. shooting shows 'positive sign,' West Virginia governor says
First on CNN: DHS recommends travel ban list include at least 10 more countries following DC shooting
National Guardsmen shooting suspect: Afghan commander's death, financial woes surface
Afghan CIA fighters, like National Guard attack suspect, face stark reality in U.S.
National Guard shooting leaves fear and sorrow in Bellingham, Washington
Suspect in National Guard shooting makes first court appearance
Suspect in DC shooting of 2 National Guard members formally charged with murder
Afghan suspect in D.C. National Guard attack appeared to suffer personal crisis
National Guard member in D.C. shooting shows 'positive sign,' West Virginia governor says
First on CNN: DHS recommends travel ban list include at least 10 more countries following DC shooting
National Guardsmen shooting suspect: Afghan commander's death, financial woes surface
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
9 months after Hurricane Helene, food scarcity is still real in western North Carolina
Leader of top FEMA disaster coordination office resigns, as Trump moves to eliminate agency
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hit communities that voted for Trump
UPDATE: At Least Six Dead, Two Missing From Wheeling Area After Flash Flood Saturday Night
Live in a hurricane-prone area? Here's how to prepare your home for flooding
Leader of top FEMA disaster coordination office resigns, as Trump moves to eliminate agency
Cuts to FEMA's storm prep program hit communities that voted for Trump
UPDATE: At Least Six Dead, Two Missing From Wheeling Area After Flash Flood Saturday Night
Live in a hurricane-prone area? Here's how to prepare your home for flooding
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Trump Tries to Flip the Script on Democracy After Biden’s Withdrawal
Actor Jay Johnston of 'Bob's Burgers' and other comedies pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case
Steve Bannon set to begin four-month prison term
Supreme Court says prosecutors improperly charged some Jan. 6 defendants
Supreme Court throws out obstruction charges lodged against hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters
Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s prison sentence
What could happen if the Supreme Court sides with the January 6 rioters
He went to prison for Jan. 6. Now he's running for Congress. How do voters weigh insurrection?
He Said He Was Ashamed of Storming the Capitol. Now He’s Running for Office.
Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon must report to prison by July 1, judge says
Steve Bannon loses his appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction
Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
Supreme Court casts doubt on obstruction charges against hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters
Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants
The Jan. 6 attack: The cases behind the biggest criminal investigation in U.S. history
Actor Jay Johnston of 'Bob's Burgers' and other comedies pleads guilty in Jan. 6 case
Steve Bannon set to begin four-month prison term
Supreme Court says prosecutors improperly charged some Jan. 6 defendants
Supreme Court throws out obstruction charges lodged against hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters
Appeals court panel refuses to delay Trump ally Steve Bannon’s prison sentence
What could happen if the Supreme Court sides with the January 6 rioters
He went to prison for Jan. 6. Now he's running for Congress. How do voters weigh insurrection?
He Said He Was Ashamed of Storming the Capitol. Now He’s Running for Office.
Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon must report to prison by July 1, judge says
Steve Bannon loses his appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction
Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
Supreme Court casts doubt on obstruction charges against hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters
Supreme Court hears challenge to law used to prosecute hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants
The Jan. 6 attack: The cases behind the biggest criminal investigation in U.S. history
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Monday, July 08, 2024
In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
Advocates push constitutional amendment to protect same-sex marriage, gender-affirming care and abortion access
U.S. Supreme Court to hear gender-affirming care case from Tennessee
20 years of marriage rights for same-sex couples. Research disputes apocalyptic fears
Supreme Court to weigh state restrictions on gender-affirming care for youths
Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress
Utah invokes sovereignty to ignore Biden admin’s Title IX transgender protections
Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida's investigation has destroyed her daughter's life
Biden protections for LGBT students blocked in six more states
Judge blocks Biden Title IX rule in 6 states, including Kentucky
A federal judge blocks a Florida law that restricts transgender health care
Advocates push constitutional amendment to protect same-sex marriage, gender-affirming care and abortion access
U.S. Supreme Court to hear gender-affirming care case from Tennessee
20 years of marriage rights for same-sex couples. Research disputes apocalyptic fears
Supreme Court to weigh state restrictions on gender-affirming care for youths
Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress
Utah invokes sovereignty to ignore Biden admin’s Title IX transgender protections
Mom of transgender girl athlete says Florida's investigation has destroyed her daughter's life
Biden protections for LGBT students blocked in six more states
Judge blocks Biden Title IX rule in 6 states, including Kentucky
A federal judge blocks a Florida law that restricts transgender health care
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Monday, May 20, 2024
At Morehouse, Biden says dissent should be heard because democracy is 'still the way'
Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencement
Nikki Haley is on a roll in the primaries despite dropping out. Is it a red flag for Trump?
U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence
Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
GOP senators see warning signs for Trump after embarrassing week
Battleground Polling Shows Ticket-Splitting Pattern
In W. Va. primary, establishment candidates for governor highlight culture war issues
Former Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says he is voting for Biden in November
Latino voter turnout is growing in Arizona. Senate hopefuls are trying to win support
Gaza Isn’t Root of Biden’s Struggles With Young Voters, Polls Show
Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Biden will cap off a week of outreach to Black Americans with Morehouse commencement
Nikki Haley is on a roll in the primaries despite dropping out. Is it a red flag for Trump?
U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence
Groups that register voters are feeling besieged by new state laws
GOP senators see warning signs for Trump after embarrassing week
Battleground Polling Shows Ticket-Splitting Pattern
In W. Va. primary, establishment candidates for governor highlight culture war issues
Former Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says he is voting for Biden in November
Latino voter turnout is growing in Arizona. Senate hopefuls are trying to win support
Gaza Isn’t Root of Biden’s Struggles With Young Voters, Polls Show
Six months out from the election, Wisconsin students weigh voting for Biden
Thursday, May 09, 2024
El Niño is on the way out after a record-breaking year of heat
Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Destructive tornadoes and storms pummel Michigan Tuesday, and millions more face a similar threat Wednesday
Barnsdall ‘in despair’ after second tornado in five weeks hits
17 tornadoes reported in 7 states across the Plains
Violent tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, leaving thousands without power
Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town and causes 1 death as powerful storms hit central US
Rare 'high risk' warning issued: Central U.S. braces for 'significant' tornado outbreak
Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm
Mandatory evacuations ordered in Texas after heavy rain and floods
Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
Houston area facing 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas
Hard-hit heartland at risk of more severe weather this week as recovery operations continue
Big storms head for Gulf Coast as East bakes on Monday
Millions still under flood watch as southeastern Texas braces for more rain
At least 4 people are dead after tornadoes slam Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska
Friday, Saturday to be peak days during dangerous central US severe weather outbreak
Another multiday severe weather threat looms for millions across central US this week
Tornado threat, severe storms head toward Midwest: Latest forecast
Powerful storms could brew tornadoes and hail in parts of the Midwest
Severe storms could bring large hail and some tornadoes across a huge swath of the Central US
Flooding deluged towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, prompting rescues and calls to get to higher ground
Severe storms lash central and eastern US, dumping rain, softball-sized hail and threatening tornadoes
Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat
Destructive tornadoes and storms pummel Michigan Tuesday, and millions more face a similar threat Wednesday
Barnsdall ‘in despair’ after second tornado in five weeks hits
17 tornadoes reported in 7 states across the Plains
Violent tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, leaving thousands without power
Second tornado in 5 weeks damages Oklahoma town and causes 1 death as powerful storms hit central US
Rare 'high risk' warning issued: Central U.S. braces for 'significant' tornado outbreak
Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm
Mandatory evacuations ordered in Texas after heavy rain and floods
Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
Houston area facing 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather pummels Texas
Hard-hit heartland at risk of more severe weather this week as recovery operations continue
Big storms head for Gulf Coast as East bakes on Monday
Millions still under flood watch as southeastern Texas braces for more rain
At least 4 people are dead after tornadoes slam Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska
Friday, Saturday to be peak days during dangerous central US severe weather outbreak
Another multiday severe weather threat looms for millions across central US this week
Tornado threat, severe storms head toward Midwest: Latest forecast
Powerful storms could brew tornadoes and hail in parts of the Midwest
Severe storms could bring large hail and some tornadoes across a huge swath of the Central US
Flooding deluged towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, prompting rescues and calls to get to higher ground
Severe storms lash central and eastern US, dumping rain, softball-sized hail and threatening tornadoes
Friday, April 26, 2024
First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House
Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims
West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
Supreme Court temporarily revives Idaho law banning gender affirming care for minors
Portland-area church property offers new affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors
Biden administration adds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students, assault victims
West Virginia transgender sports ban discriminates against teen athlete, appeals court says
Supreme Court temporarily revives Idaho law banning gender affirming care for minors
Portland-area church property offers new affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
35 miles east of Long Island, the U.S. has its first large offshore wind farm
Getting off fossil fuels is hard, but this city is doing it — building by building
This is what happens when a wind farm comes to a coal town
Rise of crypto mines in the South raises concerns for electric grid and rates
Getting off fossil fuels is hard, but this city is doing it — building by building
This is what happens when a wind farm comes to a coal town
Rise of crypto mines in the South raises concerns for electric grid and rates
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Friday, March 01, 2024
Missouri Attorney General sues Planned Parenthood, alleging it arranged abortions for minors
West Virginia Senate passes bill requiring schools show a fetal development video
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional
Missouri advocates gather signatures for abortion legalization, but GOP hurdle looms
In Arizona, abortion politics are already playing out on the Senate campaign trail
What counts as an exception to South Dakota's abortion ban? A video may soon explain
West Virginia Senate passes bill requiring schools show a fetal development video
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional
Missouri advocates gather signatures for abortion legalization, but GOP hurdle looms
In Arizona, abortion politics are already playing out on the Senate campaign trail
What counts as an exception to South Dakota's abortion ban? A video may soon explain
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Friday, December 08, 2023
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Ignore Trump? Democrats Now Want Him Plastered All Over the News.
Senate Democrats warn Manchin that running for president would risk disaster
Harris highlights South Carolina's new importance to Dems in a quick trip to the state
Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't seek reelection in 2024
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
‘Is the fat lady warming up? Yes’: Trump chokes off his rivals’ last lines of attack
5 takeaways from new polls that reveal Biden’s challenges and Trump’s potential victory path
Republicans have had most of Iowa's attention all year. Democrats want to change that Biden campaign heads to Miami to dig at 'MAGA extremism' during the GOP debate Democrats sound alarms over No Labels third-party bid
A year from 2024 election, Biden strategy memo says he'll revive 2020 themes, draw contrast to Trump
Biden won't be on New Hampshire's ballot. Some Democrats still want to give him a win
3 Questions: Democrats must return to the working class, author argues
Joe Biden’s Big New Hampshire Blunder
Who is Dean Phillips, Biden’s new Democratic primary challenger?
"Worst idea since Sarah Palin": Democrat Dean Phillips' Biden challenge could "blow up in his face"
Rep. Dean Phillips is challenging Biden in Democratic presidential primary
Rep. Phillips set to file paperwork for presidential run Friday in New Hampshire
Iowa Democrats compromise with DNC, plan to release 2024 caucus results on Super Tuesday
Senate Democrats warn Manchin that running for president would risk disaster
Harris highlights South Carolina's new importance to Dems in a quick trip to the state
Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't seek reelection in 2024
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024
‘Is the fat lady warming up? Yes’: Trump chokes off his rivals’ last lines of attack
5 takeaways from new polls that reveal Biden’s challenges and Trump’s potential victory path
Republicans have had most of Iowa's attention all year. Democrats want to change that Biden campaign heads to Miami to dig at 'MAGA extremism' during the GOP debate Democrats sound alarms over No Labels third-party bid
A year from 2024 election, Biden strategy memo says he'll revive 2020 themes, draw contrast to Trump
Biden won't be on New Hampshire's ballot. Some Democrats still want to give him a win
3 Questions: Democrats must return to the working class, author argues
Joe Biden’s Big New Hampshire Blunder
Who is Dean Phillips, Biden’s new Democratic primary challenger?
"Worst idea since Sarah Palin": Democrat Dean Phillips' Biden challenge could "blow up in his face"
Rep. Dean Phillips is challenging Biden in Democratic presidential primary
Rep. Phillips set to file paperwork for presidential run Friday in New Hampshire
Iowa Democrats compromise with DNC, plan to release 2024 caucus results on Super Tuesday
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Thursday, September 07, 2023
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Manchin ratchets up battle with Biden
Biden uses Howard University commencement address to appeal to Black voters
Biden campaign kicks off amid 2 huge policy challenges
US Vice President Harris fundraises for 2024 in Georgia
Will VP Harris help or hurt Biden’s reelection chances?
Manchin's 'playing with fire' — and some Democrats are tired of the drama
Senate GOP smells blood as Justice launches Manchin challenge
Book bans are getting everyone's attention — including Biden's. Here's why
Harris starts her 2024 race with a fired-up speech on the fight for abortion rights
'Don't get in our way': Kamala Harris opens 2024 campaign with fiery speech on abortion rights
Biden uses Howard University commencement address to appeal to Black voters
Biden campaign kicks off amid 2 huge policy challenges
US Vice President Harris fundraises for 2024 in Georgia
Will VP Harris help or hurt Biden’s reelection chances?
Manchin's 'playing with fire' — and some Democrats are tired of the drama
Senate GOP smells blood as Justice launches Manchin challenge
Book bans are getting everyone's attention — including Biden's. Here's why
Harris starts her 2024 race with a fired-up speech on the fight for abortion rights
'Don't get in our way': Kamala Harris opens 2024 campaign with fiery speech on abortion rights
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
House approves trans athlete ban for girls and women's teams
Republicans look to extend transgender restrictions to adults
Where gender-affirming care for youth is banned, intersex surgery may be allowed
Athletes pen letter to House: Drop trans sports ban
Texas is home. The Briggle family and their trans child are fighting for it.
In Franklin, Tennessee, an LGBTQ pride festival meets fierce resistance
Supreme Court won't enforce West Virginia law banning trans athletes from girls' teams
The Biden administration moves to make broad, transgender sports bans illegal
Republicans look to extend transgender restrictions to adults
Where gender-affirming care for youth is banned, intersex surgery may be allowed
Athletes pen letter to House: Drop trans sports ban
Texas is home. The Briggle family and their trans child are fighting for it.
In Franklin, Tennessee, an LGBTQ pride festival meets fierce resistance
Supreme Court won't enforce West Virginia law banning trans athletes from girls' teams
The Biden administration moves to make broad, transgender sports bans illegal
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