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Former president Donald Trump pleads not guilty to felony charges, House Democrats call out Speaker McCarthy for "reneging" on the debt ceiling deal, and lawmakers examine the effects of artificial intelligence.

A lawsuit brought by Montana youth says the state's contribution to climate change violates its Constitution, an investigation reveals billions of COVID-19 relief aid was lost to fraud, and New York lawmakers aim to help formerly incarcerated people by passing "clean slate" legislation.  

Former President Donald Trump faces his indictment for mishandling classified documents, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is trying to help homeless LGBTQ+ youth, and new data shows the impacts of the debt ceiling deal's new SNAP work requirements.

The Supreme Court upholds a key provision of the Voting Rights Act over Alabama redistricting, smoky skies could spell EPA trouble for some states, and President Biden calls on Congress to pass LGBTQ+ protections.

People are urged to stay inside as air pollution covers the Midwest and Northeast, Atlanta residents hope to stop "Cop City" at the ballot box, and Missouri bans gender-affirming care for minors and some adults.  

A bipartisan effort aims to preserve AM radio, the Human Rights Campaign declares a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people, and the Atlanta City Council approves funding for a controversial police training center.

Former Vice President Mike Pence files to run for President, FBI Director Chris Wray is the subject of new hearings, and a Muslim rights group is suing a Michigan sheriff for discriminatory policies.  

President Biden addresses the nation on the national debt limit. Republican presidential hopefuls campaign in Iowa. A federal judge finds a Tennessee law banning drag shows unconstitutional.

The Senate aims to get the debt limit spending bill to President Biden's desk quickly, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes a campaign stop in Iowa, and a new survey finds most straight adults support LGBTQ+ rights.

Democrats say a wealth tax would help alleviate some national debt, lawmakers aim to continue pandemic-era funding for America's child care sector, and teachers say firearms at school will make students less safe.

Not all lawmakers are keen to pass the newly negotiated debt limit deal, lawsuits amass over Florida's new election law, and an Indiana licensing board rules on an abortion case.

The White House and Speaker McCarthy gain support to pass their debt ceiling agreement, former President Donald Trump retakes the lead in a new GOP primary poll, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is impeached.

Democrats say lawmakers need to ensure veterans are not impacted by a debt default, the Supreme Court deals a blow to the Clean Water Act, and Texas aims to join other GOP-led states in withdrawing from a bipartisan effort to prevent voter fraud.  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declares his candidacy for president, a stalemate on the debt ceiling continues as the deadline nears, and President Biden marks one year since the Uvalde shooting.

The White House says the 14th amendment will not resolve the national debt fight, Congress looks to crack down on pharmacy benefit managers, and Kari Lake loses another legal battle to overturn her election loss.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson defends the decision to issue a travel warning for Black Americans headed to Florida, Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina announces his 2024 presidential campaign, and Michigan approves a red flag law to help reduce gun violence.

Debt ceiling talks stall while Biden attends G7 Summit, Florida college students feel trapped by increasingly restrictive laws, and the E.P.A's new power plant proposal faces backlash from critics.

Leaders sound hopeful as debt ceiling talks continue, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green files to impeach President Biden, and the Supreme Court shields tech giants from liability over terrorist-related content.

The Texas legislature aims to strip local control from cities, North Carolina Republicans override a veto of the state's abortion ban, and the Supreme Court says an assault weapons ban in Illinois can stay, for now.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns about the consequences of not raising the debt ceiling in time, the Minnesota House passes new gun safety legislation, and former bank executives testify before the Senate.

Consumer debt in America reaches a record high, elections in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could signal what's ahead for 2024 races, and the Supreme Court says it will determine whether South Carolina lawmakers racially gerrymandered a congressional district.

Residents in Buffalo, New York commemorate the one-year anniversary of a racist shooting, Minnesota lawmakers pass legislation allowing for "extreme risk protections," and North Carolina's governor asks Republicans to protect womens' reproductive rights.

The COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, Title 42 ends on the southern border, Florida advocates seek to enshrine constitutional abortion protections, and Connecticut considers an early voting plan.

Representative George Santos faces federal charges, a Republican delays promotions in protest of the military's abortion policy, and a new bill aims to ensure voting systems can withstand potential cyberattacks.

Debt ceiling negotiations remain at a standstill after a White House meeting, former President Donald Trump is found liable for sexual abuse and defamation, and Texas could raise the age to buy semiautomatic weapons.