3 more GOP states announce they're leaving a key voting data partnership Florida, Missouri and West Virginia announced their intention to pull out of a voting data consortium called the electronic registration information center or ERIC. Here's why it matters. A Martinez
5 DeSantis allies now control Disney World's special district. Here's what's next A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Emily Olson
Afghan women barred from school plead with male classmates to stay home in solidarity Afghan women's rights activists plead with their male classmates to stay home as the Taliban reopen colleges and high schools — for men and boys only. Diaa Hadid
The anti-drag bills sweeping the U.S. are straight from history's playbook It turns out that even 150 years ago, legislators wanted to police gender expression in public spaces. Manuela López Restrepo
Biden, on first visit to Selma as president, attended 'Bloody Sunday' remembrance President Biden marked the 58th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday march across the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Ala., when Black voting rights activists were beaten by state troopers. Deepa Shivaram
Eyeing a run for president, Ron DeSantis wants to 'Make America Florida' Florida Gov. DeSantis' pugnacious approach to issues involving race, sexual orientation and public health has pushed him to the front of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Greg Allen
Fox News stands in legal peril. It says defamation loss would harm all media Could Fox News lose a $1.6 billion lawsuit? Outside media lawyers say the network is in real legal jeopardy if the case goes to trial next month. Fox argues a loss would hurt other news outlets too. David Folkenflik
Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show The Conservative Political Action Conference wrapped up Saturday with a speech by former President Donald Trump. Conference-goers cheered Trump even though his popularity within the party is waning. Elena Moore
Biden and House Democrats chart a 2024 course based on their legislative track record Democrats are strategizing on how to win back the House next year and are undertaking a publicity blitz to remind voters of their records. Barbara Sprunt
After months of scandal, House panel is investigating Rep. George Santos The House Ethics Committee has opened a formal probe into Republican Congressman George Santos of New York. He has lied to voters about much of his career and family history. Steve Inskeep
