Once Militantly Anti-Abortion, Evangelical Minister Now Lives ‘With Regret’
After decades working to block access to clinics, Rev. Rob Schenck says he had a change of heart; he now sees abortion as an issue that should be resolved by “an individual and his or her conscience.”
Prosecutors Object To Manafort Bid To Delay Trial, Saying He’s Treated Like ‘VIP’
Prosecutors argue there’s no reason to delay a trial for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. A judge has ordered him to be moved closer to the court in which he’ll appear.
Trump’s Harsh Words For NATO Meet With Pushback From Republicans And Democrats
Congressional leaders from both parties defend NATO as lawmakers vote to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the alliance
Video Of Man Harassing Woman Over Puerto Rican Flag Shirt Prompts Investigation
“If you’re an American citizen, you should not be wearing that shirt in America,” a man says to a woman wearing a Puerto Rican flag shirt in a Chicago park. However, Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory.
Experts Say Lawsuit Over Flint Water Crisis Is An Uphill Battle
Michigan and the city of Flint will argue Wednesday that the lawsuit they face over the city’s water crisis should be dismissed. States are generally shielded from lawsuits.
Trump Pardons Oregon Ranchers Over Arson Case
President Trump’s pardon of Oregon ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond generated mixed emotions. The Hammonds’ arson conviction was at the heart of the 2016 armed occupation of a wildlife refuge.
Trump Unloads On NATO Secretary-General Over Defense Spending
In a stunning public rebuke, the president launched a broadside of criticisms at a pre-breakfast photo op with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Pfizer Agrees To Postpone Drug Price Hikes After Trump Tweet
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer says it will delay price increases that went into effect on July 1. The move follows pressure from President Trump, who posted a critical tweet on Monday.
Government Misses Migrant Family Reunification Deadline
A federal judge is allowing more time to return all children under five who were separated from their parents at the border.
Latinos Are Bringing A Growing Number Of Voting Rights Cases
In the town of Islip, N.Y., voting is done at large, which means there aren’t any districts. The whole town, which is primarily white, votes for all the elected officials together, making it difficult for Latino voters to get representation in city gov…
Government Will Not Meet Deadline To Reunite Children Separated From Their Parents
More than half of the families who were detained and separated were reunited Tuesday, but as many as 48 children remain in custody. A federal judge in San Diego heard from Justice Department lawyers on who has not been reunited, why, and what the new t…
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