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Lawmakers approve ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons
Alabama lawmakers approved a ban on Glock switches and other conversion devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine gunsABC News - 13h -
Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capitalABC News - 18h -
Hungary's parliament passes law banning Pride events, in new assault on LGBTQ rights
Hungarian lawmakers on Tuesday passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees.NBC News - 21h -
Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure package
Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is asking lawmakers to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defense and to authorize an enormous fund for investment in its creaking ...ABC News - 1d -
South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections
South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools
Opposition says it will attempt to amend a Labour government bill to include the ban.BBC News - 2d -
Ohio lawmakers push for NASA headquarters move to Cleveland
A group of Ohio lawmakers in Congress is pushing for NASA headquarters to be moved from Washington, D.C., to Cleveland. The lawmakers argued in a letter Tuesday to Vice President Vance, who is from ...The Hill - 6d -
A veteran conservative lawmaker is sworn in as Greece’s new president
Veteran conservative lawmaker Constantine Tassoulas has been sworn in as Greece’s new president, replacing Katerina SakellaropoulouABC News - 6d -
Trump pardons convicted lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel
Trump pardons convicted Tennessee lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel.ABC News - 6d -
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.The New York Times - 1d -
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.The New York Times - 1d -
Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors
The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.The Hill - 2d -
GOP lawmakers conflicted over Trump’s clash with judiciary
Republican lawmakers are conflicted over how to respond to President Trump’s confrontational standoff with the federal judiciary, which drew a rare public rebuke Tuesday from Chief Justice John ...The Hill - 4h -
Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto
Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto of the new measureABC News - Mar. 5 -
Judge approves Pentagon's settlement with LGBTQ veterans over discharge status
A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a class-action settlement between the Defense Department and LGBTQ veterans who were discharged because of their sexual orientation under “don’t ...NBC News - 5d -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
New poll shows Trump with highest job approval, but early challenges on the economy
A new NBC News poll shows President Trump with a job approval rating as high as he’s ever had. But doubts loom in voters' minds, especially over the economy and government cuts. NBC News’ Yamiche ...NBC News - 2d -
House Democrat on party’s low approval: ‘We’ll take back the majority in 2026’
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.), the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said she believes her party will take back the House majority in 2026 despite receiving its lowest ...The Hill - 2d -
After Elon Musk’s Delaware exit, state lawmakers weigh bill to overhaul corporate law
Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to make the state attractive to investors and executives.CNBC - 4d -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
Judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.NBC News - 13h -
Judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban
A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.NBC News - 13h -
NCAA president Charlie Baker hopes for 'saner' landscape after House v. NCAA settlement approval
The revenue-sharing era in college athletics looms with final approval possible on April 7CBS Sports - 1h -
Lawmakers urge Trump administration to cancel owl-killing plan
A bipartisan group of lawmakers urge the Trump administration to scrap plans to kill more than 450,000 invasive barred owls in West Coast forests in coming decadesABC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump's approval dips amid concerns over economy: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating has dropped a few points since he first took office, with voters increasingly expressing concerns over the state of the economy, according to a new poll. The ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Why Are States Banning Lab-Grown Meat?
Mississippi became the third state to ban cell-derived meat, a product not for sale in the United States. But not all livestock producers are opposed to cultivated protein.The New York Times - 4d -
Why Are States Banning Lab-Grown Meat?
Mississippi became the third state to ban cell-derived meat, a product not for sale in the United States. But not all livestock producers are opposed to cultivated protein.The New York Times - 4d -
Italian government approves draft law targeting femicide, with punishment up to life in prison
The Italian government has approved a draft law that for the first time introduces the legal definition of femicide in the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life imprisonmentABC News - Mar. 8 -
Celine Dion warns fans about 'fake and not approved' AI-generated music credited to her
Celine Dion warns fans that 'new' music circulating online was generated by AI, not by the singer. 'These recordings are fake and not approved,' her team says.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 10 -
Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the ...ABC News - 3d -
Uefa to discuss penalty rules with lawmakers after Alvarez miss
Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.BBC News - 5d -
GOP lawmakers tackle challenge of turning Trump actions into laws
Republican lawmakers who are jubilant about President Trump’s flurry of executive orders and actions reshaping the government are staring down a challenge: making those changes last by turning them ...The Hill - 3d -
Kentucky lawmakers pass legislation removing conversion therapy restrictions
Kentucky lawmakers passed a measure Friday seeking to protect the controversial practice known as conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth, repealing an executive order from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear ...The Hill - 17h -
Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up
Local box office has struggled since movie ban was lifted in 2018Financial Times - Mar. 9 -
Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok
"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.NBC News - 4d -
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Enforce DEI Program Ban
An appeals court ruled that Trump could temporarily implement his DEI program ban.Inc. - 4d -
U.K. moves to ban former hedge-fund star Crispin Odey
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to fine and ban Crispin Odey, alleging he “repeatedly” tried to frustrate investigations into his behavior.MarketWatch - 2d