Supreme Court lifts state bans on ‘conversion therapy’ on free speech grounds

Supreme Court lifts state bans on ‘conversion therapy’ on free speech grounds

WASHINGTON Β β€”Β The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state laws forbidding β€œconversion therapy” for minors may violate the free speech rights of licensed counselors. The 1st Amendment ruling is likely to undercut similar laws in California and 23 other states. In an 8-1 decision, the justices said Colorado’s ban on β€œtalk therapy” may prevent Christian counselors…

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Trump says ‘serious’ talks are occurring, threatens strikes on Iran energy, water sites

Trump says ‘serious’ talks are occurring, threatens strikes on Iran energy, water sites

WASHINGTONΒ β€”Β President Trump threatened Monday to destroy vital Iranian energy and water infrastructure if a peace deal is not reached, as Tehran continued to deny negotiations were taking place and said it was preparing for a ground invasion following the arrival of thousands of American troops in the region. If a ceasefire agreement is not reached…

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