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HHS tells states to do more to protect kids after millions lose Medicaid coverage

The Biden administration is calling on states that have dropped the highest numbers of children from Medicaid to take advantage of numerous federal policies to ensure families can regain coverage and don’t fall through the cracks. According to federal data released Monday, nine states accounted for about 60 percent of the decline in children’s enrollment...

60 years After Gideon v. Wainwright: Bridging the gap in access to justice 

Equal access to counsel is not merely a legal principle; it is at the very core of our country’s identity as a free and democratic society. But despite the mandate in Gideon and its progeny, the constitutional right to effective representation remains elusive in many corners of our nation.

Why El Niño could wreck plans for a snowy Christmas

Federal forecasters are shutting down dreams of a snowy Christmas this season for most of the U.S., according to a recent analysis from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center warned last week that a likely strong El Niño winter will result in warmer-than-average temperatures and increased precipitation across parts of the United...

Comer pushes back on reporting on ‘shell company’ to manage land 

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) pushed back on reporting characterizing one of his business ventures as a shell company, defending the legitimacy of a business structure he said was designed to insulate his farm from lawsuits. Reporting from The Associated Press dives deep into Comer’s stake in Farm Team Properties, a company he co-owns with...

Evening Report — Pope Francis allows same-sex blessings

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report   © Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples Pope Francis has authorized priests to bless same-sex couples, while stressing such blessings should not be part of civil union ceremonies and reiterating the Vatican's...

NASA releases new images of Uranus and its moons

NASA released new images Monday that show Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, in greater detail than ever before. The new images of Uranus were captured by the James Webb Space Telescope and build on the photos released earlier this year, adding “additional wavelength coverage for a more detailed look” at the planet. “With...

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin to resume abortions in Sheboygan before year’s end

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced Monday that it will resume abortion services at its Sheboygan location come Dec. 28, following a ruling by a Dane County judge.

Anti-Israel protesters show up to Dem congressman’s home in middle of night, blaring car horns and screaming

The home of Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., was targeted by anti-Israel protesters over the weekend as they blew car horns and screamed in protest to his stance on the Israel-Hamas war.

Wisconsin preps 2024 PFAS grants for small water systems

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it will soon begin accepting grant applications to help address PFAS in small public water systems.

Where no Congress has gone before: Facing galactic-scale fiscal cliff and border security threats

The House and Senate have to figure out a way to avoid a government shutdown by January 19. And another funding deadline looms February 2.

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