Arizona Lawmakers Clash as Abortion Ban Sparks Outrage

Tempers flared in the Arizona House on Wednesday as Democrats’ attempts to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban were thwarted by Republican leaders, leading to shouts of “Shame! Shame!” from outraged lawmakers. The heated exchanges came just a day after the Arizona Supreme Court upheld an 1864 law banning almost all abortions, with no exceptions … Read more

Trump’s Evolving Abortion Stance Puts Potential VP Picks in a Bind

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump’s latest stance on abortion has left his potential running mates grappling with a politically charged issue that could make or break their chances of joining the ticket. Trump’s Abortion Contortions On Monday, Trump released a video statement asserting that states should determine their … Read more

House GOP Fractures Over Renewal of Controversial Spy Powers

WASHINGTON – A bitter fight has erupted among House Republicans over the reauthorization of a controversial post-9/11 surveillance law, pitting national security hawks against privacy-minded conservatives and threatening to derail the program’s renewal ahead of a key deadline next week. At the center of the dispute is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), … Read more

Dangerous Storms Batter the South, Unleashing Tornadoes and Flooding

Severe thunderstorms are pummeling parts of the South on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, bringing the threat of powerful tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and life-threatening flash floods.  Over 30 million people are at risk across the region, which was already hit by deadly storms last week. The Storm Prediction Center  has warned of the potential … Read more