Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone
The order effectively blocks a federal appeals court's imposed restrictions from taking immediate effect
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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map
The filing on Monday comes after the Virginia Supreme Court concluded that the process that led to a referendum approving the new congressional map was unlawful.
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Fetterman says WHCA dinner shooting ‘not staged’ as poll shows 1 in 3 Democrats think it was
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday shamed his party following a statistic that showed 1 in 3 Democrats believe the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting was staged. “Assassinations + political violence are real. My party can’t be the tin foil hat brigade,” Fetterman wrote in a post on X. “I was there a table…
Supreme Court extends pause on abortion pill restrictions through Thursday
Abortion pills will remain available through the mail until at least Thursday after Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary pause on a lower court ruling that would have blocked access nationwide while a lawsuit is argued. The earlier order from the conservative U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reinstated a requirement that women must visit a healthcare provider in person to…
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
Supreme Court Continues Access to Abortion Pill by Mail, for a Few Days
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has paused until at least Thursday a federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration that would restrict access by mail to mifepristone.
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill
The Supreme Court is leaving women's access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.
GOP’s Landry says Louisiana should be ‘unshackled’ from election litigation
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said his state should be “unshackled from the decades of litigation” after a notable Supreme Court decision involving the Pelican State that limited the scope of part of the Voting Rights Act. “Our voters are tired of it. I mean, does not Louisiana deserve some clarity?” Landry said in an…
British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.
Trump odds of voter revolt over economy hinge on Iran war impact
President Trump’s odds of facing a midterm election revolt over the economy may hinge on whether a vulnerable U.S. job market can withstand the conflict in Iran. The April jobs report, released Friday, defied expectations with a gain of 115,000 new workers and a stable unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. After more than a year of steep…
Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Leaves Canary Islands and Sails Toward Netherlands
The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said.
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What to expect when you’re expecting a budget
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 41 SPENDING SPECIFICS: Crucial state budget details — including aid for New York City, the structure of a surcharge on high-value second homes and the contours of major pen…
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Israel Prepares to Prosecute First Suspects in Oct. 7 Attack Led by Hamas
Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.
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Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
An American, a Spaniard and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
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New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
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Virginia asks Supreme Court to restore Democrats’ congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on Monday to restore their new congressional map that would give the party up to four House pickup opportunities in the midterms. In an emergency appeal, …
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Jimmy Kimmel will air rerun opposite Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ finale
Kimmel aired a rerun on David Letterman’s last show on “The Late Show" in 2015.
The Hill -
Middle East crisis live: Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace deal; UN urges ‘genuine ceasefire’ as Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes
US president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
The Guardian World -
Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close.’ but That’s Not All He Said.
The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.
The New York Times World -
Indiana prom night turns into tragedy as one teen dies and two others are injured in shooting
High schoolers were throwing a party after prom Saturday night when shots rang out, according to reports
The Independent World -
Trump’s ‘pool guy’ has his contract nearly doubled to $13M for ‘American flag blue’ paint job at Lincoln Memorial
The president said the project could be done for $1.5 million. No-bid contracts show a Virginia company was paid more than $13 million
The Independent World -
Trump says he hopes to achieve ‘a lot’ ahead of China visit, with several CEOs set to join president in Beijing – live
Seventeen tech and finance CEOs to join Trump on China trip; it will be the first US presidential visit China since Trump went in 2017 Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters i…
The Guardian World -
More than 70 MPs call for Keir Starmer’s resignation as speech fails to quell rebellion – UK politics live
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for th…
The Guardian World -
France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya
In tonight's edition, French President Emmanuel Macron urges investment in Africa as he co-hosts an economic summit in Kenya. Also, we take a closer look at the cost of some of the deeply rooted mi…
France 24 English -
Why Republicans Are Still Drawing House Maps, While Democrats Are Stuck
The G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
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PM under pressure as aides quit and MPs call for him to resign
Nearly 60 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
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Iran War Live Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
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Group behind Trump-Epstein statue has a new DC monument - an arcade game that makes fun of the president
The group behind the project said the Trump administration has ‘gamified’ war
The Independent World -
Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech
It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.
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Terms on Trump Mobile site indicate that phones may never come
A gold-colored mobile phone bearing President Donald Trump’s name was announced in June 2025. But customers may never see it, according to the website.
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Officials ask Supreme Court to restore Virginia voter-approved redistricting map
This battle gained momentum last year when President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-controlled states to redraw their electoral maps
The Independent World -
Sen. John Curtis exploring 2028 run for Utah governor
The freshman senator is only 16 months into his first term.
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Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
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France arrests Tunisian suspected of planning 'jihad-inspired' attack in Paris
French has arrested a 27-year-old Tunisian man suspected of planning attacks "inspired by jihadism", the anti-terror prosecutor's office said on Monday. A source said he was targeting a Paris museu…
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Democrats express ‘grave concerns’ over secretive ICE deportation flights
Exclusive: In a letter 40 lawmakers demand the FAA address allegations of mistreatment of immigrants and the ‘urgent need for transparency’ A group of 40 House Democrats have described “grave conce…
The Guardian World -
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone
The order effectively blocks a federal appeals court's imposed restrictions from taking immediate effect
The Independent World -
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map
The filing on Monday comes after the Virginia Supreme Court concluded that the process that led to a referendum approving the new congressional map was unlawful.
NBC News -
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnab…
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Fetterman says WHCA dinner shooting ‘not staged’ as poll shows 1 in 3 Democrats think it was
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday shamed his party following a statistic that showed 1 in 3 Democrats believe the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting was staged. “Assassinat…
The Hill -
Supreme Court extends pause on abortion pill restrictions through Thursday
Abortion pills will remain available through the mail until at least Thursday after Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary pause on a lower court ruling that would have blocked access nationwide…
The Hill -
Virginia Officials Ask Supreme Court to Restore Voting Map Drawn by Democrats
State officials asked the justices to overturn a Virginia Supreme Court decision that struck down a congressional map, a major defeat for Democrats.
The New York Times US -
Supreme Court Continues Access to Abortion Pill by Mail, for a Few Days
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has paused until at least Thursday a federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration that would restrict access by mail to mifepristone.
The New York Times US -
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill
The Supreme Court is leaving women's access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to…
PBS NewsHour -
GOP’s Landry says Louisiana should be ‘unshackled’ from election litigation
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said his state should be “unshackled from the decades of litigation” after a notable Supreme Court decision involving the Pelican State that limited the scope of part…
The Hill -
British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.
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Trump odds of voter revolt over economy hinge on Iran war impact
President Trump’s odds of facing a midterm election revolt over the economy may hinge on whether a vulnerable U.S. job market can withstand the conflict in Iran. The April jobs report, released Fri…
The Hill -
Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Leaves Canary Islands and Sails Toward Netherlands
The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said.
The New York Times World -
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill while it mulls legal challenge
The justices are still considering what next steps to take in a case that could block availability of the abortion pill mifepristone by mail.
NBC News -
A messy day for Starmer: is Labour ungovernable? – podcast
Keir Starmer kicked off the day with a speech aimed at persuading MPs against launching any kind of leadership challenge. By lunchtime, Angela Rayner was speaking at the CWU conference calling for …
The Guardian World -
How a crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot
A Tennessee doctor is practicing reproductive medicine aligned with his Christian faith. His clinic draws patients nationwide who are concerned over the moral issues that surround in vitro fertiliz…
PBS NewsHour -
The Voting Rights Decision Might Silence Black People in Fayette County, Tennessee
Black residents, who make up 25 percent of Fayette County, Tenn., won a new electoral map last year to change an all-white board of commissioners. They worry the Supreme Court’s ruling could threat…
The New York Times US -
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
The health authorities are working to calm fears and contain the rare virus. Three passengers died after traveling on the ship, and several others fell ill or tested positive.
The New York Times World -
RFK Jr.: ‘We’re not worried’ about hantavirus spreading after cruise ship outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Monday the U.S. has the hantavirus “under control.” During a press conference in the Oval Office about mental health, a reporter as…
The Hill -
‘Plandemic, Covid 2.0’: Fact-checking viral conspiracy theories about Hantavirus
As the world saw with COVID-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and Hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirl…
France 24 English -
WATCH: Trump says 'I hope it's fine' when asked about hantavirus outbreak
Some experts have said U.S. authorities were slow to respond, but President Donald Trump said he thought the response was, "I think fine."
PBS NewsHour -
How to Win Eurovision With Just a Few Hundred Voters
Exclusive voting data shows that, despite Eurovision’s assurances, an Israeli campaign could easily have influenced last year’s contest.
The New York Times World -
WATCH: Trump compares imprisonment of Jimmy Lai to James Comey, but says he'll bring it up to Xi
The U.S. president said he'll bring up the Lai's plight in China this week, though he compared the pro-democracy activist to one of his most detested foes.
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Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?
Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.
The New York Times World -
Magic Johnson endorses Karen Bass in LA mayoral race
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson on Sunday endorsed the city’s Democratic mayor, Karen Bass, for a second term in office. In a video Bass shared to the social platform X, Johnson said that h…
The Hill -
EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
The EU's foreign policy chief said "extremism and violence carry consequences", while Israel branded the move "arbitrary".
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EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine.
PBS NewsHour