Senate to vote on contraception bill as Democrats pressure GOP

Washington — The Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday on legislation to protect access to contraception, as Democrats work to put reproductive rights at center stage heading into November’s election. The bill, called the Right to Contraception Act, would codify the right to contraception in federal law. For Senate Democrats, the effort has been a

Migrant advocates warn about “fewer options” after Biden border rule

Nogales, Arizona —A new executive action unveiled by President Biden this week that authorizes U.S. immigration officials to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims has prompted concern among advocates, as migrants now face “fewer options to access protection.” Joanna Williams runs a shelter serving migrants in Nogales, Mexico, where migrants often

Hunter Biden’s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle takes the stand in federal gun trial

Hunter Biden‘s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle took the stand Wednesday in his federal gun trial after his attorney sought to cast doubt on the authenticity of personal messages allegedly from his personal devices.  Buhle, who was married to Hunter Biden for 20 years and shares three daughters with him, is one of three women romantically linked

Contraception bill falls short in the Senate amid Republican opposition

Washington — A Democratic-led effort to advance legislation protecting access to contraception fell short in the Senate on Wednesday, with most Republicans opposing the measure that was aimed at highlighting reproductive rights heading into November’s election. The vote to advance the measure failed with 51 votes in favor to 39 against, with just two Republicans

Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, ex-girlfriend testify about drug use in gun trial

Hunter Biden‘s ex-wife Kathleen Buhle and a woman he was later romantically involved with both testified Wednesday in his federal gun trial after his attorney sought to cast doubt on the authenticity of personal messages allegedly from his personal devices.  Buhle, who was married to Hunter Biden for 20 years and shares three daughters with