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The appeals judge said he would allow a lower court judge to hire an expert to draw up alternative congressional district maps in case the disputed ones ultimately get tossed.
Alabama governor signs sweeping law banning trans youth health care
Under the new law, doctors face criminal penalties for providing puberty blockers or hormones for those under 19.
Michelle Obama says Ketanji Brown Jackson gives Black girls "new dream to dream"
"So many women of color now have a new role model to look up to as she serves on the highest court of the land," Obama said.
Wisconsin governor vetoes Republican election bills
The Republican legislature does not have the votes to override his vetoes. The bills are part of a nationwide GOP effort to reshape the elections.
Partial verdicts for men accused of plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta were charged with conspiracy, and three faced weapons charges.
Proud Boys conspirator reaches plea deal in Jan. 6 case
Charles Donohoe, who has close ties to Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, is charged with conspiracy and other high-level counts stemming from his participation in the assault on the Capitol.
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Ammon Bundy gets jail term for "making a mockery" of a prior sentence
The well-known antigovernment activist had been sentenced for trespassing at the Idaho Statehouse, where he was protesting anti-pandemic steps.
Men accused of impersonating federal agents being investigated for possible ties to Iranian intelligence
The two men will remain in jail overnight pending a detention hearing Friday.
Senate candidate Dr. Oz reports at least $100 million in assets
If elected, he would be one of the wealthiest members of the Senate — and possibly the wealthiest.
Federal appeals court upholds Biden vaccine rule for all federal employees
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court's ruling and ordered a lawsuit challenging the requirement be dismissed.
Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court, making history as first Black female justice
The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm Jackson to the high court, with three Republicans joining all 50 Democrats to approve her nomination.
Alabama lawmakers pass transgender youth medication ban
The topic of transgender and LGBTQ identity has become one of the GOP's "wedge" issues aimed at securing votes because they are popular with the party's base.
Manhattan DA says Trump criminal probe is ongoing
Alvin Bragg said in a statement Thursday that his investigators and prosecutors are "exploring evidence not previously explored"
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