A bill in New York looks to update 'antiquated' alcohol laws The New York legislature is considering undoing a prohibition-era law that allows local governments to opt-out of alcohol sales. Some communities say the state is interfering with local control. Ava Pukatch
Hershey's lawsuit argues the company uses 'deceptive' packaging in Reese's products Four plaintiffs in Florida say Hershey falsely represented several Reese's Peanut Butter products by showing "explicit carved-out artistic designs" on the wrappers being sold. Jonathan Franklin
Louisiana considers law requiring Ten Commandments in public school classrooms Louisiana might pass a law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. It's a move a few other states have considered after a court decision about religion. Molly Ryan
There are now 25 states with bans on trans health care for minors With the governor of South Carolina's signature Tuesday, there are now 25 states with laws on the books banning trans health care for minors. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Lack of staffing led to 'deeply concerning' conditions at federal prison in Oregon The shortage among the biggest obstacles facing the federal prison system and contribute to challenges at FCI Sheridan and other facilities, the Justice Department's inspector general says. Jaclyn Diaz
Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom The legal team for former President Donald Trump is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges against him for mishandling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Greg Allen
Buy-now, pay-later returns and disputes are about to get federal oversight The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is requiring buy-now, pay-later lenders to provide the same protections to shoppers as credit card companies do. Alina Selyukh
Texas Medical Board faces backlash over lack of clarity around abortion ban exception For years now, Texas has banned practically all abortions. There is a medical exception to the ban — and the Texas Medical Board has been tasked with clarifying that exception. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Defense rests in Trump's hush money trial Witness testimony has concluded in Donald Trump's hush money trial. The defense has rested without calling the former president to the stand. Andrea Bernstein
Trump won't testify in his New York hush money trial The defense for former President Donald Trump has rested in the case, marking the end of witness testimony and paving the way for jury deliberation. The jury could begin deliberating next Wednesday. Ximena Bustillo
