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New York v. Donald Trump, Day 1: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Arizona Republicans weigh their next steps on abortion as they deal with the fallout from the state Supreme Court's ruling.
Donald Trump at Manhattan criminal court
Donald Trump at Manhattan criminal court

Arizona GOP strategy document implores party to show 'Republicans have a plan' on abortion

The presentation lays out a menu of GOP options on abortion policy after a state Supreme Court ruling upheld a near-total abortion ban in Arizona law.
Image: Pro-abortion rights demonstrators rally in Scottsdale, Ariz.,
Image: Pro-abortion rights demonstrators rally in Scottsdale, Ariz.,

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths

The 2023 law subjects physicians to up to 10 years in prison if they provide hormones, puberty blockers or other transition-related care to minors.
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court

Here's how Trump's first day in court unfolded, according to our politics bloggers

The proceedings mark the first time a former American president has faced trial on criminal charges, which stem from a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about an alleged affair with Trump, who denies any relationship.
Former President Donald Trump appears with his legal team, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, right, ahead of the start of jury selection at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024 in New York City.
Former President Donald Trump appears with his legal team, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, right, ahead of the start of jury selection at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024 in New York City.

Judge in Trump’s trial allows prosecutors to discuss 'Access Hollywood' tape, affair allegations and tabloids

Trump's New York criminal trial kicked off Monday. It's the first time a former president is standing trial on criminal charges.
Former President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower for Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower for Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024.

Supreme Court rejects BLM activist's bid to evade police officer's lawsuit

DeRay Mckesson was sued by a police officer who was injured during a Baton Rouge protest sparked by the killing of a Black man.
DeRay Mckesson
DeRay Mckesson

Tim Scott focuses on his pitch to Black voters amid Trump VP speculation

The South Carolina senator is working to make himself the face of the Black conservative movement as the GOP tries to make inroads with Black voters.
Tim Scott at the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa
Tim Scott at the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa

Transgender veterans file 2nd lawsuit against VA for gender-affirming surgery coverage

Trans veterans say the Department of Veterans Affairs has made repeated, unfulfilled promises to cover gender-affirming surgery.
Soldiers.
Soldiers.

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Inside the secret battle to stop No Labels

How moderate Democrats joined with old enemies on the left to stop their own friends in the center from challenging Joe Biden.
Leaders of "No Labels," from left, former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCory, Margaret White, co-executive director, and former U.S. Assistant Attorney Dan Webb at a news conference in Washington on Jan. 18, 2024.
Leaders of "No Labels," from left, former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCory, Margaret White, co-executive director, and former U.S. Assistant Attorney Dan Webb at a news conference in Washington on Jan. 18, 2024.

Mike Johnson signals he won't put Senate supplemental on the floor despite increased pressure

The speaker faces mounting pressure to pass additional security funding for Israel and Ukraine from Democrats and some GOP lawmakers after Iran’s strike against Israel.
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late

Gallego argued a repeal through the state is just the first step in rectifying what he sees as injustice.
Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks in Tempe, Arizona.
Rep. Ruben Gallego speaks in Tempe, Arizona.

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