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Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate

Republican effort to undo VA abortion rule fails in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate rejected a Republican effort on Wednesday to reverse a Department of Veterans Affairs policy that has expanded some abortion services to veterans, a victory for President Joe Biden and Democrats who say the services are n
House passes bill to overturn DC police accountability law

House passes bill to overturn DC police accountability law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House approved a resolution Wednesday that would block a District of Columbia police accountability bill, further escalating the feud over the right to self-government in the nation’s capital.
House committee hears testimony on DC health data breach

House committee hears testimony on DC health data breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top administrator with Washington's health insurance exchange apologized to House members on Wednesday for the data breach that resulted in the disclosure of personal information for thousands of users, including members of Congre
Judge: House GOP can question ex-prosecutor about Trump case

Judge: House GOP can question ex-prosecutor about Trump case

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge will let House Republicans question a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against ex-President Donald Trump, ruling Wednesday that there is no legal basis to block the Judiciary Committee's subpoena. U.
Cost of carbon emissions nearly five times higher than previously thought: analysis

Cost of carbon emissions nearly five times higher than previously thought: analysis

OTTAWA — The economic cost of greenhouse gas emissions is nearly five times higher than previously thought, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday.
'Tennessee three' to visit Biden at White House next week

'Tennessee three' to visit Biden at White House next week

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Tennessee lawmakers who faced expulsion votes after participating in protests over last month's school shooting in Nashville will visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden on Monday.
Speaker McCarthy unveils $1.5T debt bill, pushes toward vote

Speaker McCarthy unveils $1.5T debt bill, pushes toward vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled a sweeping package Wednesday that would raise the nation's debt limit by $1.
Alberta funds Edmonton police to offer addiction support to people in custody

Alberta funds Edmonton police to offer addiction support to people in custody

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it is providing funding to Edmonton police for people in custody to access recovery-oriented health supports.
North Carolina House approves ban on transgender athletes

North Carolina House approves ban on transgender athletes

RALEIGH, N.C.
2nd abortion regulation bill vetoed by Kansas governor

2nd abortion regulation bill vetoed by Kansas governor

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' governor vetoed legislation Wednesday that would require clinics to tell patients that a medication abortion can be stopped using an unproven drug regimen. Democratic Gov.