The Comstock Act: Trump’s Allies Say They’ll Enforce It
Democrats should rally around a bill to overhaul the 1873 anti-vice law.
Florida to Pay Millions to Victims of Abuses at Notorious Reform School
A $20 million program will give financial restitution to students who endured abuse and neglect at the hands of the state.
The Culture Wars Came to a California Suburb. A Leader Has Been Ousted.
Voters recalled a Southern California school board president after his conservative majority approved policies on critical race theory and transgender issues.
Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Is Convicted in California Trial
In 2022, David DePape broke into Ms. Pelosi’s San Francisco home and eventually beat her husband with a hammer.
Trump Allies Begin First Line of Attack Against Arizona Election Case
The challenges from defendants charged with trying to overturn the 2020 election will be a test case for a new but little-known state law aimed at curbing political prosecutions.
Gilead Shot Provides Total Protection From HIV in Trial of Young African Women
An injection given just twice a year could herald a breakthrough in protecting the population that has the highest infection rates.
Judge in Trump Documents Case Hears Arguments Over Special Counsel
Judge Aileen Cannon held a hearing to consider a question that has been quickly dismissed in other cases: whether there is a constitutional basis for the appointment of a special counsel.
Will NY Rep. Jamaal Bowman Lose His Seat In Next Week’s House Primary?
A New York Democratic primary sheds light on the split over Gaza and the party’s leftward shift.
Robert Winnett Will Not Join Washington Post as Top Editor
Robert Winnett will stay at The Daily Telegraph, after reports raised questions about his ties to unethical news gathering practices.
Putin Shows He Can Antagonize the U.S. Far Afield From Ukraine
His support for North Korea’s military ambitions showed he can inflict pain on the U.S. and its NATO allies in ways beyond aggression in Ukraine.
Montana Abortion Rights Groups Submit Signatures for a Ballot Measure
The measure would affirm the right to abortion in the State Constitution. Democrats hope that it will help Senator Jon Tester in his bid for re-election.
In ‘House of the Dragon,’ a Sapphic Subtext Reigns Supreme
The unfulfilled longing that stretches between the two queens acts as the tension that holds the story together.
How Marco Rubio Could Cost Biden the Election
Rubio would offer Latinos the chance to vote for one of their own to be a heartbeat away from the presidency.
Trump Media Stock Down 46% Since Former President’s Conviction
The parent of Truth Social has come under pressure this month, most recently after early investors were given approval to sell a fresh chunk of shares.
The Supreme Court Upheld a Law Disarming Domestic Abusers
Also, dangerous heat is rising around the world. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law Signals a Broader Christian Agenda
Gov. Jeff Landry wants his state to be at the forefront of a national movement to advance legislation with a Christian worldview.
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Offers a New Way to Treat Sleep Apnea
New research showed that tirzepatide, the compound in Zepbound, improved symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
DeSantis Vetoes All Arts Grants in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave no explanation for zeroing out the $32 million in grants that were approved by state lawmakers.
FDA Authorizes First Menthol E-Cigarettes
The decision came less than two months after the Biden administration delayed a decision on whether to ban traditional menthol-flavored cigarettes.
A Vape Pen, a Fall and a Question That Won’t Go Away: Why Did Nico Die?
Nico Nuño-Kelley, 17, fell six stories from the roof of his Manhattan apartment building after vaping marijuana. His anguished family wants answers.