Archives for September 2022

A lawyer challenging provisions of New York's new gun law argued that the state restricts people from carrying weapons in too many places, telling a federal judge Thursday the rules affect not only people on busy Manhattan streets but an upstate pastor on his church's property. … [Read more...] about Judge hears arguments challenging New York's new gun law

Former President Harry S. Truman was remembered by Democratic and Republican leaders as one of the most consequential presidents in history during a ceremony Thursday unveiling a statue of Truman in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. … [Read more...] about Statue of Harry Truman unveiled in U.S. Capitol Rotunda

A House committee hearing on abortion restrictions took an unexpected turn Thursday when a Democratic witness who works for Planned Parenthood testified that men can become pregnant. … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood doctor tells committee that 'men can have pregnancies, especially trans men'

Walt Disney World and other tourist attractions in central Florida appeared to have avoided severe damage from Hurricane Ian, but many businesses on the state's southwestern coast were hammered and face a long rebuilding process. … [Read more...] about Storm-battered Florida businesses face arduous rebuilding

Six Republican-led states on Thursday sued the Biden administration over plans to cancel student loan debt, a move the lawsuit says will hurt the working class at a time when the economy is already struggling. … [Read more...] about Six states sue Biden administration over student debt relief