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Study Finds Abortion Pills Readily Available Online Despite State Restrictions
The Charlotte Lozier Institute identified at least eight domestic providers using shield laws to ship medication into states where abortion is banned, while foreign sellers offer direct-to-consumer access.
Who Qualifies for $135 Million Android Settlement From Google?
The tech giant agreed to pay an estimated $1 per claimant to resolve claims it collected user data without permission through its mobile operating system.
BP Board Removes Chairman Albert Manifold Over Conduct Issues Less Than a Year Into Tenure
The oil giant's board cited 'unacceptable' governance oversight and conduct problems while appointing Ian Tyler as interim leader during the leadership transition.
Thomas, Alito Say Supreme Court Obligated to Hear Florida's Commercial Driving Fight
Justices Thomas and Alito dissented as the court declined to take up a case challenging California and Washington's licensing practices for truck drivers.
Supreme Court Rejects Michigan Officer's Bid to Toss Excessive Force Claim From George Floyd Protest
The 8-0 decision lets a lawsuit proceed against Grand Rapids Officer Phillip Reinink, who deployed tear gas that struck protester Sean Hart during a May 2020 demonstration.
Supreme Court Tosses Florida's Lawsuit Against California and Washington Over Driver Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
The court's decision ends a long-shot case that arose from a 2025 crash in Florida that left three people dead.
Problem Solvers Caucus Pushes Anti-Gerrymandering Reform While Both Parties Face Internal Criticism
Republican and Democratic leaders face backlash from their own parties, while bipartisan lawmakers propose shifting redistricting authority to independent commissions.
Hasan Piker Identifies Tech Tycoon Singham as Financier of Political Movements Amid Federal Scrutiny
The left-leaning influencer said during a livestream that federal investigators are targeting Singham and organizations he funds, including CodePink and the ANSWER Coalition.
Freedom Conservatives Hope Fusionism Returns as They Seek to Reclaim GOP Mantle
A gathering of libertarian-leaning conservatives in Washington charts a path forward, arguing their small-government principles can regain influence after being sidelined during the Trump era.
Arkansas Woman Describes Days-Long Wait During Life-Threatening Miscarriage Under State Abortion Ban
Emily Waldorf spent four days in a Fayetteville hospital while doctors said they could not provide standard care because the fetus still had a heartbeat, raising questions about medical exceptions under the 2022 ban.