Bill would expand access to Virginia public defenders, increase prosecutors’ workload
A bill that would install a public defender in every judicial jurisdiction in Virginia but also expand the responsibility of state prosecutors advanced in a Senate committee this week.
Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests
Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn’t influence California wildfire response
If confirmed, Rollins would take charge of the agency at a time when many farmers have seen their profits plunge and when the Forest Service is joining efforts to fight a wave of wildfires in ...
Supreme Court allows small business registration rule to take effect, aimed at money laundering
Owners and part-owners of an estimated 32.6 million small businesses must register personal information with Treasury’s ...
US active duty troops beginning to arrive in Texas and San Diego to support border security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Active duty military troops will begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, in what defense officials said is the first batch of the new forces being ...