Washington news

TL/DR - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ukraine in a surprise diplomatic mission to affirm American support amid escalating Russian attacks. This visit comes following Congress' approval of a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, with a significant portion intended to restore its severely depleted artillery and air defense systems.…

TL/DR - Complaints surged in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, claiming that pregnant women were being denied treatment in emergency rooms, particularly in states that enacted strict abortion laws. Incidents included miscarriages in restrooms, a lack of ultrasounds leading to a baby's death, and turning away pregnant women…

TL/DR - The third-party presidential movement, No Labels, is planning to field a candidate in the upcoming November election. Delegates of the group are expected to vote in favor of launching a presidential campaign, although high-profile contenders have decided not to run. The group plans to present a "unity ticket" to appeal to voters unhappy…

TL/DR - The American legal system is facing a trust crisis from the public due to perceived conflicts of interest in the judiciary and ongoing protests against police brutality. The Associated Press interviewed six Black attorneys general, all Democrats, who are using their roles to address racial disparity and promote public trust in the law.…