Sarah McCammon
Stories
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Law & Courts
Supreme Court Does Not Block New, Restrictive Abortion Law In Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas law banning abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy to go into effect, but said that reproductive rights groups could still bring their challenges at a later time.
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Politics
What The Texas Abortion Ban Does — And What It Means For Other States
The law bans abortions as early as six weeks after conception and allows Texans to sue anyone who aids, abets or performs an abortion past that mark.
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National
As Nonprofit Disburses Rent Relief, Leader Says Government Can Make It Easier
Lisa Isay, executive director of Bridges Ministries, describes her experiences distributing federal rental assistance in Jefferson County, Ala.
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Sports
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Advances To The Final Four At The Olympics
The U.S. women's soccer team is advancing to the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics after defeating the Netherlands in a tight match that went to a penalty kick shootout.
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Politics
Infrastructure Agreement Advances, But It's Not A Done Deal
A bipartisan group of Senators worked out the details on how to pay for a massive infrastructure plan. But it faces a host of hurdles in Congress, including from members of both parties.
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Politics
Biden Is Expected To Announce Steps To Help Counter The Delta Variant
On July 4, President Biden celebrated independence from COVID-19. But he's again asking Americans to put on masks, and is talking about requiring vaccinations. What does that mean for him politically?
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Politics
House Panel Holds Hearing On The Capitol Riot. 2nd Hearing Is Unscheduled
The House committee looking into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is already looking toward its next hearing, after an emotional day of testimony from police on Tuesday.
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Morning News Brief
A House select committee opens its probe into the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Vaccination mandates take shape across the U.S. A federal opioid trial in West Virginia goes to closing arguments.
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After Debate On Biden's Abortion Views, Bishops Vote to Rethink Communion Rules
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to move forward with a process that could call into question the eligibility of politicians like President Joe Biden to receive Communion.
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Europe
After The G-7 Summit, Biden Is Meeting With Allies At NATO's Summit
President Biden is in Brussels for the NATO summit. The 30 member nations will meet to set the tone for the alliance. This after Biden renewed the U.S. commitment to the G-7.