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Minnesota Students Now Get Free Breakfast and Lunch. Will Other States Follow?
The legislation was spurred in part by the free meals the federal government provided in response to the pandemic.
House Wastes No Time Crafting Pro-Israel Resolution After Jayapal Criticism
The resolution outright denies Israeli apartheid.
Senator: Republicans Will “100 Percent” Pass Abortion Ban If They Win Congress
Republicans have already been shoving anti-abortion provisions into a wide swath of bills.
Sanders Files NDAA Amendment Cutting Budget of Audit-Failing Pentagon by 10%
The proposals also penalize the agency if it does not pass another audit. It has already failed five in a row.
Iowa Judge Blocks Newly Passed 6-Week Abortion Ban
“The current state of the law” protecting most abortion rights “remains, at least for the time being,” the judge said.
Georgia Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Quash Investigation
Trump sought the court order ahead of an expected indictment regarding his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Texas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Is Driving Physicians to Leave the State
In recent months, many patients -- including adults -- have lost access to care as providers leave Texas.
Democrats Are Pushing for a George Santos Censure Vote
Democrats are planning to try to force a vote on the issue before the August recess.
Kentucky Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Takes Effect as Injunction Is Lifted
It is “an extremely difficult moment for Kentucky's trans youth,” said Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky staffers.
Billionaire Cut His Tax Bill by Taking Justice Clarence Thomas on Yacht Trips
"This has the look of a textbook billionaire tax scam,” said Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden.