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Wisconsin Supreme Court clears the way for a conversion therapy ban to be enacted
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the state to institute a ban on conversion therapy. The court ruled Tuesday that a Republican-controlled legislative committee’s rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.
BRICS nations push back as Trump warns of tariffs
Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics
AAP and other leading health organizations allege that the health secretary violated federal law when he took the COVID vaccine off the list of recommended shots for pregnant women and healthy children.
State Sen. John Hoffman discharged from hospital, still faces ‘long road to recovery’ after shooting
Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman has been discharged from a hospital and moved to a rehabilitation facility as he continues his recovery from being shot and critically wounded in an attack at his home last month.
Up to 250,000 Minnesotans could lose coverage under federal Medicaid cuts
1 in 5 Minnesotans could lose health coverage under federal Medicaid cuts. Aside from direct impacts to Medical Assistance recipients, local providers warn the cuts mean health care costs could go up for others in the state.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet President Trump Monday
President Donald Trump says he is hopeful to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal this week. In his meeting with Netanyahu, Trump could outline a plan for Gaza after 21 months of war between Israel and Hamas.
Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears
President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day. This year has seen a flurry of activity to address it.