Republican lawmakers in Connecticut fight a future ban on gas-powered vehicles The small faction of Republicans in the Democratic-dominated Connecticut legislature managed to lead the state out of its commitment to phase out sales of gas-powered cars. Molly Ingram
Donald Trump's gag order partially lifted in New York hush money trial The former President and leading GOP candidate can now make statements about witnesses and jurors. Ximena Bustillo
Alex Jones trustee files emergency request as Sandy Hook families battle over assets The majority of the families are accusing a set of parents in Texas of attempting a “money grab” that would get them “outsized recoveries.” The trustee has asked the bankruptcy court to intervene. Tovia Smith
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange enters into a plea deal with the U.S. government Assange will plead guilty to a single charge and is expected to return to Australia. The move brings an end to a years-long international saga over his handling of national security secrets. Carrie Johnson
Florida judge to decide whether Jack Smith's appointment is constitutional A court hearing in Florida continues on whether special counsel Jack Smith can prosecute former President Donald Trump. Trump's lawyers argue Smith's appointment was unconstitutional. Steve Inskeep
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange strikes plea deal with the U.S. Under the deal, Assange faces a sentence of 62 months, equivalent to the time he has already served in Britain. He is expected to be released and to return to Australia following the court proceeding. Carrie Johnson
Supreme Court to weigh in on laws banning treatments for trans minors The justices have agreed to hear only the claim that Tennessee’s law denies trans minors the equal protection of the law. Nina Totenberg
Immigrant communities in Maine react to Biden's executive actions President Biden’s executive moves to severely limit asylum for those entering the U.S. without authorization are being met in immigrant communities with a mix of confusion, angst and disappointment. Ari Snider
Where things stand since 'Roe v. Wade' was overturned two years ago On the second anniversary of the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade turns two, there are some surprises. The number of abortions is up, and medication abortions are more than 60% of abortions. Selena Simmons-Duffin
A longtime mystery is solved, 41 years after kids found a woman’s skull in California Jonathan Franklin
