Kelly Ayotte

New Hampshire Becomes 1st New England State to Ban Sex-Change Surgeries for Minors

In a historic move, New Hampshire has become the first state in New England to ban gender transition procedures for minors. On Friday, Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law two decisive child protection bills, House Bill 377 and House Bill 712, that prohibit puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and transgender surgeries for anyone under 18. The measures include limited exceptions for existing patients and certain medically necessary procedures.

Surgical Technician Ruby Sampson, right, assists as Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, left, performs

10 Top Republicans Sitting Out the RNC Convention

Trump-resistant and election battling Republicans including two former Presidents, two former Republican nominees, and several former 2016 presidential hopefuls are offering up excuses for why they will not attend the Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week, notably among them a break with a history of former Presidents attending their party’s convention.

George and George Bush

Obama Could Try to Appoint Garland Without Senate Vote

WASHINGTON—As President Barack Obama’s efforts to pressure Senate Republicans to confirm Merrick Garland’s nomination to the Supreme Court fail, liberal White House allies are floating a trial balloon of installing Garland on the Supreme Court without Senate confirmation.

Obama and Merrick Garland Pablo Martinez MonsivaisAP

Jeb!: I’ll Lead a ‘Populist Revolt’

Hampton, New Hampshire — Teenagers wheeled around the cafeteria of Hampton Academy, eating pizza and waiting for the main event to begin. Country music blared over the speakers. An older gentleman sat back and read the paper. No Labels staffers worked the room and reporters hunched over their laptops. The crowds were subdued; there wasn’t a protestor in sight.

MANCHESTER, NH - NOVEMBER 19: Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush speaks at Dynamic