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Trump legal team says special counsel twisting ‘into logical knots’ in debate over delaying trial

Former President Trump's legal team said special counsel Jack Smith is twisting “into logical knots” in his latest court filing before the Supreme Court takes up his federal election subversion case.  In the latest 15-page Thursday filing, Trump's attorneys argued Smith is practicing “inference of a political motive,” in reference to the special counsel’s urging...

Utah Board of Education member censured after questioning student’s gender 

The Utah State Board of Education censured one of its members Wednesday, after she questioned a student’s gender in a Facebook post. “Following discussion in a closed session, the Board approved a resolution to censure Member Cline,” a statement from the board read. “The Board voted to request Member Cline’s resignation from the Board by...

Doulas improve health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid: Report

Story at a glance Doula care improves health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid, according to a new report from public policy institute Elevance Health. The country’s worsening maternal health crisis has stirred interest in using doulas as an additional support for expecting mothers, especially Black women, who have the highest maternal mortality rate...

Questions abound on Russian space weapon

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Russia is preparing to possibly deploy new space weapon, US warns The White House said it was an anti-satellite capability but declined to comment on reports of a nuclear weapon. © AP Photo/Andrew Harnik White House...

DOJ defends Special Counsel report on Biden’s memory: ‘Consistent with legal requirement,’ not ‘gratuitous’

The Justice Department defended Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on President Biden saying it was "consistent with legal requirements and Department policy."

New Mexico governor and state legislature compromise on gun control and housing, but disagree on paid leave

New Mexico's Democrat-led state legislature delivered on some of governor Lujan Grisham's priorities in the form of gun control and housing construction but couldn't deliver paid leave.

Fani Willis’ testimony was ‘belligerent’ and could damage her credibility, former prosecutor says

A former Atlanta prosector called Fani Willis "belligerent" in her testimony Thursday against allegations she had an "improper" affair with Nathan Wade.

5 explosive moments from Fani Willis’ heated testimony in Trump Fulton County case: ‘If this happens again …’

Fulton County, Georgia, DA Fani Willis testified in court Thursday and was involved in several heated exchanges with former President Trump's lawyers and the judge.

Appellate panel hesitant to overturn NC Senate districts in redistricting suit

A panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared hesitant Thursday to act on a plea to overturn two state Senate districts beginning this year.

NH Gov. Sununu delivers final State of the State address

Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday, labelling the Granite State “a beacon of success" in the leadup to his exit.

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