Today’s Times
- Although some in the party wanted to steer clear of divisive social issues after the last election, Republicans in Washington and in state capitals across the country seem eager to reopen the emotional fight over abortion, Jeremy W. Peters writes. Advocates on both sides say the chance to limit abortion in the near future is very real.
- The Supreme Court ruled that Arizona may not require documentary proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections there, Adam Liptak reports.
- Advocates of the immigration legislation insist that this time will be different from 2006 and 2007 â€" when the passage of legislation was supposed to be inevitable â€" but they are facing an experienced, battle-tested opponent in Senator Jeff Sessions, Republican of Alabama, Jonathan Weisman reports.
- When the House begins work on a farm bill this week, conservatives will target the growing food stamp program, which they say is rife with waste, Ron Nixon reports. But critics say they are overlooking other farm programs, like the crop insurance program, which has had several recent fraud cases.
Around Washington
- Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is holding down the fort while President Obama is away, delivering remarks at the White House on the administration’s plan to reduce gun violence.
