The Biden administration on Friday expanded protections for LGBTQ+ students under Title IX, protecting against "discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics."
The big picture: The 1972 civil rights law was more narrowly applied under guidance from former President Trump's administration, but the new regulations reflect a major federal push to combat sex discrimination in schools.
President Biden is tapping former President Obama to help him raise money again, as they appear side-by-side in digital ads making appeals to small-dollar donors.
Why it matters: Biden needs his grassroots base energized — and engaged — to win in November, and polls suggest he has work to do with Black, Latino and young voters in particular.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and former Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Friday endorsed former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn's bid for a congressional seat in Maryland.
Why it matters: It's the latest signal of the Jan. 6 veteran's frontrunner status in the race as he heavily outpaces his opponents in fundraising and endorsements from members of Congress.
Jury selection in former President Trump's New York criminal hush money trial concluded Friday, with all 18 New Yorkers who will make up the jury panel seated.
Why it matters: Opening statements are now on track to begin in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday he is joining a motion to vacate against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), the third Republican to do so.
Why it matters: It's the latest salvo in a growing GOP rebellion against Johnson that threatens to topple his speakership unless Democrats come to his rescue.
House Democrats on Friday took another rare step to prevent House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) foreign aid package from being blocked.
Why it matters: As Republicans struggle with a razor-thin majority and a rebellious right flank, such bipartisanship on typically party-line procedural votes is becoming more common.
President Biden insists he's committed to cutting federal deficits. The International Monetary Fund doesn't seem convinced he'll go far enough.
Why it matters: Inside the IMF's semi-annual "Fiscal Monitor" report there's a direct warning for the White House and Congress: Check your deficit spending.
House Democrats made an extremely rare break with modern political norms on Thursday to rescue House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) foreign aid package.
Why it matters: It's the starkest evidence to date that the GOP's fractured and tiny House majority has effectively yielded to something resembling a bipartisan coalition.
There's exponentially more quality news and information available to more people than at any point in history. Yet more people than ever seem baffled by what's real, meaningful and trustworthy.
This paradox helps explain everything from tribal politics to general anxiety about the state of America.
Why it matters: Many of you have asked about my media consumption habits. So I want to take a crack at outlining ways you can clean up your news diet so it's safer, healthier, more illuminating.
The U.S. and Israel held a high-level virtual meeting on Thursday about a possible Israeli operation in Rafah, the White House confirmed.
Why it matters: The Biden administration is still concerned that an Israeli invasion of Rafah would lead to massive civilian casualties, the U.S. officials said.
