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June 30, 2022 4:00 AM

One man's outsized role in shaping the Supreme Court and overturning Roe

A dedicated minority of conservative activists has been working for decades to dismantle Roe v. Wade. One man in particular has played an outsized role in that effort: Leonard Leo.

by Jonaki Mehta and Courtney Dorning

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June 29, 2022 7:22 PM

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Trump's former White House counsel

Testimony in the Jan. 6 hearings so far has shown Cipollone present at key points in the leadup to Jan. 6 and on the day of the attack. He figured heavily in Tuesday's testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson.

by NPR Washington Desk

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June 29, 2022 6:47 PM

The dealer that sold the gun used in the Oxford High School shooting is being sued

Four students were killed in the mass shooting in Michigan last November. Seven people were also injured, including a student whose parents are suing Acme Shooting Goods, the weapons dealer.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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June 29, 2022 10:31 AM

Justices limit 2020 ruling on tribal lands in Oklahoma

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Oklahoma can prosecute non-Native Americans for crimes committed on tribal land when the victim is Native American.

by The Associated Press

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June 29, 2022 8:12 AM

Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine

President Joe Biden said there will be a permanent headquarters in Poland for the U.S. 5th Army Corps. It's one of several ways NATO forces will be beefed up after Russia invaded Ukraine.

by Tamara Keith

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June 29, 2022 5:58 AM

Who's to blame for inflation? We fact-check some common claims

As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's going on.

by Ailsa Chang and Kathryn Fox

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June 29, 2022 4:00 AM

With Roe overturned, state constitutions are now at the center of the abortion fight

In a sense, what was one battleground has become 50, as advocates on both sides of the abortion issue race to put the issue before state constitutions. Half a dozen lawsuits are already in court.

by Becky Sullivan

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June 28, 2022 11:08 PM

The school at the center of the Uvalde, Texas, shooting will be rebuilt

The school will be demolished so "students and staff will not have to return to the building at the site of the tragedy," the district said.

by Ayana Archie

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June 28, 2022 5:45 PM

Trump's legal exposure may be growing – and 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified under oath about a volatile and angry president who was prone to throwing dishes, knew that supporters were armed and didn't want the riot to stop.

by Domenico Montanaro

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June 28, 2022 3:50 PM

Minn. tribal leaders seek flexibility in tapping federal infrastructure aid

Eight leaders of American Indian bands in Minnesota pressed federal officials Tuesday about how they can best access a trove of funding for roads, sanitation, high-speed internet and more. Congress earmarked billions in the infrastructure law for tribal projects around the country, but some fear they’ll lack the wherewithal to put the money to use.

by Brian Bakst

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Politics and Election News

One man's outsized role in shaping the Supreme Court and overturning Roe

Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Pat Cipollone, Trump's former White House counsel

The dealer that sold the gun used in the Oxford High School shooting is being sued

Justices limit 2020 ruling on tribal lands in Oklahoma

Biden is boosting U.S. troops in Europe because of Russia's war in Ukraine

Who's to blame for inflation? We fact-check some common claims

With Roe overturned, state constitutions are now at the center of the abortion fight

The school at the center of the Uvalde, Texas, shooting will be rebuilt

Trump's legal exposure may be growing – and 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearing

Minn. tribal leaders seek flexibility in tapping federal infrastructure aid

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