Starbucks says employees getting new benefits, but not at stores that are unionizing On an investor call, Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz said the company was investing $1 billion to raise wages, enhance benefits and modernize stores. But unionized stores won't get some of that. Andrea Hsu
Inslee vows to 'fight like hell' to keep Washington pro-choice after SCOTUS leak Washington state officials rallied Tuesday in defense of abortion rights, saying the state will continue to serve anyone who needs access to a safe, affordable abortion. KUOW Staff
‘We cannot let this stand.’ Sen. Patty Murray reacts to SCOTUS Roe v. Wade leak ‘Abortions are still going to happen. Young women will still find themselves in a situation. The wealthy women will have a place to go, and a doctor to take care of them and will be safe. The ones who aren't won’t.’ Kim Malcolm
Senate Republicans zero in on the abortion decision leak, not its impact Top GOP lawmakers emphasized the unprecedented nature of the unauthorized disclosure of the high court's draft ruling on an abortion case instead of the possible impact on women or on the midterms. Deirdre Walsh
Texas will ban abortion if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned. Here's how Texans are feeling If Roe v. Wade is overturned, states including Texas have laws that automatically overturn the right to abortion. That means it would be unlawful at any stage of pregnancy, with few to no exceptions. Ashley Lopez
What conservative justices said — and didn't say — about Roe at their confirmations Democrats say several conservative justices lied to the Senate in their confirmations. But nominees have long taken a careful line on Roe, acknowledging it as a precedent without saying much more. Becky Sullivan
The 'Roe v. Wade' leak has drawn attention to how journalists cover the Supreme Court The leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade throws into sharp relief the cloistered existence of the U.S. Supreme Court — and tensions with journalists who seek to pierce that veil. David Folkenflik
How the draft Supreme Court opinion overturning 'Roe v. Wade' could impact midterms The draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade sparked a fierce reaction in the political world, with potentially major ramifications for the midterm elections. Sarah McCammon
Protesters rush to Supreme Court after leak shows vote to overturn 'Roe v. Wade' Demonstrators gathered outside of the Supreme Court Building after reports that the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. Lauren Hodges
The U.S. now says Russia is wrongfully detaining WNBA star Brittney Griner Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release. Joe Hernandez
