Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
Lizzo and Live Nation pledge $1 million to Planned Parenthood following Roe v. Wade decision
Lizzo, who has avidly voiced her stance on abortion and transgender rights, has pledged $500,000 to Planned Parenthood from her upcoming tour and Live Nation will match her goal.
Lizzo, who has avidly voiced her stance on abortion and transgender rights, has pledged $500,000 to Planned Parenthood from her upcoming tour and Live Nation will match her goal.
Sen. Susan Collins suggests she was misled by Gorsuch, Kavanaugh on Roe v. Wade
“This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents that the country has relied upon,” Collins said.
“This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents that the country has relied upon,” Collins said.
House greenlights landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, sends to Biden
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
Planned Parenthood of Greater NY prepares for increase in out-of-state abortion patients
Clinics across New York are expecting to see more out-of-state abortion patients as states move to ban abortion in some parts of the U.S.
Clinics across New York are expecting to see more out-of-state abortion patients as states move to ban abortion in some parts of the U.S.
Supreme Court abortion ruling exposes deep chasm in the U.S.
Americans are reacting with anger, joy, fear and confusion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The chasm over the issue is on full display: Abortion rights supporters are condemning the decision as cruel and calling it a dark day in history. Abortion foes say it will save countless lives.
Americans are reacting with anger, joy, fear and confusion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The chasm over the issue is on full display: Abortion rights supporters are condemning the decision as cruel and calling it a dark day in history. Abortion foes say it will save countless lives.
State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
83 elected prosecutors nationwide commit to not prosecute abortions after Roe v Wade overturned
Following the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation pledged to use their discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care "a mockery of justice."
Following the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation pledged to use their discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care "a mockery of justice."
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Supreme Court abortion ruling: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
Abortion less likely to sway voters heading to polls for midterm elections, poll finds
In a poll prior to Friday’s Supreme Court decision, most people surveyed said the economy would have more of an impact on their vote than abortion.
In a poll prior to Friday’s Supreme Court decision, most people surveyed said the economy would have more of an impact on their vote than abortion.
What is mifepristone? How overturning Roe v. Wade could impact abortion pills
An FDA regulation could still allow women access to abortion pills in states where abortions will no longer be legal.
An FDA regulation could still allow women access to abortion pills in states where abortions will no longer be legal.
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood halts abortions after ruling
Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin immediately halted all scheduled abortions at its clinics in Madison and Milwaukee following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Roe v. Wade decision on Friday.
Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin immediately halted all scheduled abortions at its clinics in Madison and Milwaukee following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Roe v. Wade decision on Friday.
Roe v. Wade overruled: Reactions pour in after Supreme Court court ends federal abortion rights
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents.
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents.
States brace for fight over gun laws after Supreme Court ruling
Governors, lawmakers, and attorneys general in states with strict gun-permitting laws are figuring out how to shore up their restrictions after Thursday’s Supreme Court decision expanded gun rights in a New York case.
Governors, lawmakers, and attorneys general in states with strict gun-permitting laws are figuring out how to shore up their restrictions after Thursday’s Supreme Court decision expanded gun rights in a New York case.
Long Island library reverses decision to ban LGBTQ displays from children's section
In an emergency meeting on Thursday evening, the Smithtown Library board reversed its decision to ban all LGBTQ displays and books from the library's children's section.
In an emergency meeting on Thursday evening, the Smithtown Library board reversed its decision to ban all LGBTQ displays and books from the library's children's section.
Senate approves landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, clearing way for expected House passage
The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.
The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress’ most far-reaching response in decades to the nation’s run of brutal mass shootings.
Biden reacts to Supreme Court gun decision: 'Deeply disappointed'
President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.
President Biden is "deeply disappointed" with a Supreme Court gun decision that struck down a New York law restricting access to concealed carry permits Thursday.
Supreme Court rules for GOP lawmakers in voter ID case
The Supreme Court gave Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win Thursday in an ongoing fight over the state's latest photo identification voting law.
The Supreme Court gave Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina a win Thursday in an ongoing fight over the state's latest photo identification voting law.