Politics

Judge allows nearly all of North Carolina's revised 12-week abortion law to take effect

RALEIGH, N.C.

Jun 30, 2023 6:22 PM Read more >

Louisiana governor vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation including a gender-affirming care ban

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Democratic Louisiana Gov.

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Biden offers new student debt relief plan, lashes out at GOP after Supreme Court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vowed Friday to push ahead with a new plan providing student loan relief for millions of borrowers, while blaming Republican “hypocrisy” for triggering the day's Supreme Court decision that wiped out his original

Jun 30, 2023 5:06 PM Read more >

It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. What happens if you don't?

NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on federal student loan payments will end this fall and more than 40 million Americans will have to start making payments again under the terms of a debt ceiling deal approved by Congress.

Jun 30, 2023 4:53 PM Read more >

In student loan and affirmative action rulings, advocates fear losses for racial equality

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Makia Green believes she benefited from a program that gave preference to students of color from economically disadvantaged backgrounds when she was admitted over a decade ago to

Jun 30, 2023 4:48 PM Read more >

Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican infighting has erupted in Kentucky over gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron's plans to attend a rally sponsored by an ex-rival who is now looking to challenge an incumbent GOP congressman next year.

Jun 30, 2023 4:37 PM Read more >

Student loan payments start again soon. Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a good month, Celina Chanthanouvong has about $200 left after rent, groceries and car insurance.

Jun 30, 2023 4:26 PM Read more >

Wider than websites? LGBTQ+ advocates fear broader discrimination after Supreme Court ruling

A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing a Colorado Christian graphic artist to refuse to work with same-sex couples has LGBTQIA+ people across the country worried about just how far the consequences will reach.

Jun 30, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

Supreme Court ruling brings bitterness for borrowers counting on student loan forgiveness

Whitney Jean Alim, a 27-year-old educator in Chicago, dreamed of buying a house sooner with the room in her budget from President Joe Biden's student loan cancellation plan.

Jun 30, 2023 4:12 PM Read more >

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican presidential candidate; Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Anne Milgram, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency; Sens.

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