House passes host of bills targeting Iran after attack on Israel

House lawmakers passed multiple pieces of legislation focused on penalizing Iran following its attack on Israel last weekend. The measures passed include: A resolution declaring the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’’ is “outrightly antisemitic and must be strongly condemned.” The Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act, which would require a

Dobson and Figures Win GOP and Democratic Primary Runoffs for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District

Whichever candidate prevails in the general election could affect which party controls the House of Representatives in 2025. Results for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional district primary runoff election were called shortly before 10 p.m. on April 16, with real estate attorney Caroleene Dobson winning the Republican primary and Shomari Figures, a former top aide to Attorney

Some families in limbo due to Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Forced to hide her true self, Joe Horras’ transgender daughter struggled with depression and anxiety until three years ago, when she began to take medication to block the onset of puberty. The gender-affirming treatment helped the now-16-year-old find happiness again, her father said. A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court late Monday allowing Idaho to

US Guarantees Assange Will Not Face Death Penalty, Paving Way for Extradition

The US government has provided assurances requested by the High Court in London, meaning Julian Assange’s one possible ground for appeal is negated. The United States has submitted the assurances required by the High Court in London at its most recent hearing of the Julian Assange extradition case: that he can rely on the First