New law paves the way for Nevada marijuana smoking lounges in 2022

A new law approved by the Nevada Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak paves the way for marijuana consumption lounges to open in the state next year.

Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle

President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.

Swiss voters narrowly reject tax hike to fight climate change

Exit polls on Sunday indicated that Swiss voters appear to have narrowly rejected a proposed “carbon dioxide law” that would have hiked fees and taxes on fuels that produce greenhouse gases.

G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries

Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.

Biden’s election rebounded America’s global image, Pew research shows

A new study from the Pew Research Center shows the world has a more favorable view of the U.S. as President Joe Biden settles into the White House.

Garland slams ‘disinformation’-based election audits in voting rights speech

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed “disinformation”-based election audits that he says threaten the integrity of the nation’s democracy in a policy speech Friday.

DOJ to probe department's seizure of Democrats' data during Trump era

The Justice Department is investigating department actions during the Trump administration after revelations that the DOJ seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018.

G-7 Summit: Biden, world leaders pledge 1B donated COVID-19 vaccines

The Group of Seven, which includes the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada, Italy and Japan, will meet from Friday to Sunday in the southwest of England.

California's AG appeals judge's overturning of state assault weapons ban

It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Biden, Johnson meet for 1st time to reaffirm ties, manage differences

President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Thursday to reaffirm ties between the countries amid their own political differences.

California leaders share new developments in the assault weapons ban case, Miller v. Bonta.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom, Mattie Scott from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Robyn Thomas from the Giffords Law Center are holding a press conference in San Francisco to announce action in the California assault weapons ban case, Miller v. Bonta.

Biden delivers remarks to troops ahead of G-7 summit

President Joe Biden is making his first overseas as president to repair relationships with European allies and meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Protesters disrupt Bay Area congressional town hall, claim medical freedom and privacy rights

It was a raucous 90 minutes in Marin County when a congressional town hall in the Bay Area Tuesday night was stormed and disrupted by anti-vaccine and pro-Donald Trump protesters. Rep. Jared Huffman struggled to carry on his first in-person town hall in a year amid the disruptions. 

Senate report details failures around Jan. 6 attack at US Capitol

A Senate investigation of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps before the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for Capitol Police officers who were quickly overwhelmed by the rioters.

U.S. Judge rules California's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional

On Friday, a federal judge overturned California’s long-standing ban on assault weapons. However, there won't be changes immediately.

Trump pushes GOP to back candidates who 'stand for our values' at NC convention

The former Republican president on Saturday teased the prospect of another presidential bid of his own in 2024, but vowed first to be an active presence on the campaign trail for his allies in next year’s fight for control of Congress.