The final report is out in an investigation into Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
Local law enforcement and the U.S. Army Reserves might have thwarted a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. A commission says the killer showed signs that could have put him in protective custody.
Every state but Arkansas has moved to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage
Arkansas is the only state not making moves to expand Medicaid coverage for a full year post-partum under the Biden Administration’s push to do so.
Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison
Derek Chauvin was moved to a prison in Texas months after he was stabbed in a different facility. Meanwhile, another former Minneapolis officer, Thomas Lane, was released from prison in Colorado.
Sen. Bob Menendez is set to resign after his bribery conviction. Here’s what’s next
The Democrat from New Jersey was convicted on bribery and other charges last month. Gov. Phil Murphy will appoint Menendez’s replacement ahead of the November general election.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has a lot riding on the Democratic National Convention
A billionaire who backs progressive policies, Pritzker remarks tonight could enhance his national recognition and sharpen his critiques of Trump
California is stiffening the punishment for theft-related crimes
California has passed a package of bills targeting for shoplifters. It’s a shift towards tough-on-crime policies for the state that reduced penalties for crimes in recent years.
From vasectomies to abortion pills, Planned Parenthood sets up mobile clinic near DNC
Just a few miles from the site of the Democratic National Convention, a mobile health clinic opened its doors for patients seeking reproductive health care including vasectomies and abortion pills.
Protesters show up at DNC to oppose U.S. back for Israel in its war in Gaza
Some people regard these protests as a kind of test for Chicago police, which has been under pressure in recent years to reform. How did they do on their first full day of the convention?
The White House plan to stop companies from wasting our time
The Biden-Harris administration has a new initiative called “Time Is Money.”
Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say
Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans.
Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft
Former New York Congress member George Santos has changed his tune. The once defiant House Republican has pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges.
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