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New bill would give people money for gas after climate policy raises prices
A new law penalizes companies that produce more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Life, Liberty and Right to Repair
Frustrations with this experience have created a global "right to repair" movement to require manufacturers to make repairing their products easier.
California Democrat vows to help pass child trafficking bill she blocked
A group of committee Democrats blocked legislation on Tuesday that would make human trafficking of minors a "serious" felony.
Delaware giving companies right to vote raises legal questions
Proposed legislation that would give companies with property in the city of Seaford a vote in local elections could face a legal battle if passed.
Elliot Page speaks out against wave of "anti-trans rhetoric and lies"
"All trans people want is to be able to exist and thrive and be able to live our lives fully," the actor said during a U.K. TV appearance.
Russia's "smoking gun" on Ukraine dam collapse
Days before the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, Russia passed a law banning probes into attacks on hydroelectric stations in Ukraine's Kremlin-annexed regions.
Canada wildfires spark climate conspiracy theories
Some conspiracy theorists have speculatetd that the massive wildfires were "manufactured" by arsonists pushing a climate change agenda.
Adam Lambert says "scared" and "confused" people at root of LGBTQ+ backlash
"I think it's nice to be a part of the force that helps people open their minds," said the Queen singer during an appearance on U.K. TV.
Sustaining Subsidies: How Can We Ensure Affordable Broadband Doesn't Get Po
If the future of the modern global economy is online, we need every American citizen capable of participating in it.
Let's Prioritize Mental Health by Breaking Down Cannabis Barriers
In order to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of cannabis on mental health, we need a federal framework rooted in science that allows for more research to be conducted.
We All Deserve Redemption
It benefits all of us to care about second chances for people living with records.
Democrat stops bill to end child marriage in Washington
Data shared with Newsweek shows that an estimated 366 children were married in Washington between 2015 and 2018.
Marjorie Taylor Greene sounds alarm on "apocalyptic" trans bill of rights
Greene called the bill, intended to strengthen protections for transgender people, an effort to "push a political movement that is based on absolute evil lies."
Trump-appointed judge deals blow to Republicans' drag ban
Judge Thomas Parker raised concerns about a GOP-supported ban on drag performances infringing on the First Amendment.
Josh Hawley's TikTok ban suffers another blow
Another Republican colleague put a wrench in Hawley's plans to get his bill passed with unanimous consent on Wednesday.
Video shows horses running into middle of Israeli protest
Police officers mounted on horses were seen charging into crowds of protesters in an effort to disperse demonstrations in Tel Aviv.
The abortion battle over rising deaths in pregnant women
Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups are debating the cause of the spike in maternal deaths, which the CDC says are at their highest level since 1965.
Full list of Republicans backing Matt Gaetz's bid to block FBI's new HQ
Gaetz, a Florida Republican, accused the FBI of "targeting Americans who oppose their corrupt political agenda."
Biden calls out Marjorie Taylor Greene after first veto
"No one has put our retirement at risk more than you, Joe," Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said in response to Biden.
Kentucky Republican attempts to slip drag show ban into local book law
"Kentucky, like a lot of so-called red states, is kind of caught in the culture war battles," a Kentucky political expert told Newsweek.
Ron DeSantis' media crackdown raises free speech alarms
A civil liberty group described one of the bill as a "real and severe threat to our freedom of the press."
Georgia lawmakers throw punches over Russian-inspired "foreign agent" law
Proposed legislation against independent media "would demonstrate the present government's increasing embrace of Russia," U.S. lawmakers argue.
Newt Gingrich demands withdrawal of "insane" Republican bill
The former House speaker slammed a Florida state senator for introducing a bill that would require political bloggers to register with the state.
Florida lawmaker introduces bill to "cancel" state's Democratic Party
A Florida Democratic spokesperson told Newsweek Senator Blaise Ingoglia is "unconstitutional and unserious."
Some Americans to get $45,000 under new bill
Earlier this month, a plan was announced to reintroduce the American Opportunity Accounts Act, which is also known as "baby bonds."
Florida could ban dogs sticking their heads out of car windows
The proposed legislation demands dog owners keep their pets safely restrained while driving.
Georgia Republicans push bill to force schools to out transgender children
Under the proposed legislation, school nurses and officials would be legally bound to inform the parents of a student reporting gender dysphoria.
Republicans introduce flurry of abortion bills during March for Life rally
Three new anti-abortion bills were introduced on Friday as advocates attended the first March for Life rally since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Marjorie Taylor Greene shares House Republicans' first priority
House Republicans revealed what their first bill will be after a tumultuous speaker vote.
Omnibus bill "hanging by a thread" as it faces five major hurdles
A major storm bearing down on Washington, D.C. could complicate lawmakers' plans to head home for the holidays.