Judge blocks Trump DOJ push for transgender youth medical records
A California ruling stops federal prosecutors from obtaining private records from Stanford-linked care, adding another court rebuke to the administration’s campaign against gender-affirming treatment.
Supreme Court term narrows civil rights tools while preserving birthright citizenship
A series of rulings on immigration, voting rights, and transgender students shows how the court is reshaping legal protections for vulnerable communities.
Supreme Court opens new channel for big donor money in federal campaigns
The 6-3 ruling strikes down limits on coordinated party spending, giving political committees more power to work directly with candidates before the midterms.
States sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rule that could put sick patients at...
A coalition of 25 states and Washington, D.C., says the federal rule creates paperwork barriers that could strip coverage from people with cancer, disabilities, mental health needs, and serious medical conditions.
Judge blocks USPS plan that could have restricted mail ballot delivery
A federal court stopped the Postal Service from adopting election-mail procedures that voting-rights groups said would have turned a mail carrier into a ballot gatekeeper.
Business leaders welcome July 1 minimum wage hikes
Advocacy groups like Business for a Fair Minimum Wage highlighted that a higher wage floor creates a level playing field, reduces costly employee turnover, and increases consumer spending power.
Health cuts strip coverage from nearly half a million New Yorkers
The first major coverage losses from HR 1 are hitting low-income New Yorkers who now face higher premiums, deductibles, or no insurance at all.
Democratic socialist topples 15-term Denver incumbent
Melat Kiros’ defeat of Rep. Diana DeGette marks another insurgent win for the party’s left wing and a warning to entrenched Democrats.
Trump slashes public input on drilling as oceans hit record heat
The administration is moving to speed fossil fuel leasing on public lands while scientists warn that ocean temperatures are entering dangerous new territory.
Supreme Court splits on civil rights
The justices blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship order while upholding state bans on transgender students in girls’ and women’s sports.