Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
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Opinion | Red States and Blue States Are Becoming Different Countries: If you want a sense of what the future could bring if either party wins full control of ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/12/opinion/red-blue-states-politics.html
Kamala Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic; first for president or VP: Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to a Minnesota Planned Parenthood on ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Visit by Harris to Abortion Clinic
- US Vice President Kamala Harris visited a clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota, that provides abortion services to highlight growing restrictions on women's rights and mobilize voters in November.
- Harris emphasizes the importance of abortion rights and becomes the first sitting president or vice president to visit such a clinic.
- Democrats see personal freedoms as a crucial issue for women, independents, and other key voter groups following the overturning of abortion rights in 2022.
- Harris' trip to Minnesota, a state that has legally protected the right to abortion, underscores the significance of the health crisis and political decisions leading up to the November elections.
State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity
bostonherald.com/2024/03/07/state-of-the-union-guests-spotlight-divide-on-abortion-and-immigration-but-offer-some-rare-unity/
Minnesota Miracle: Democrats Use Supermajority to Pass Abortion, Voting, Labor, Tenant Reforms & More
democracynow.org/2023/6/21/minnesota_miracle_democratic_trifecta_progressive_reforms
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Has Blunt Message For 'Old White Men' On Abortion: Walz, a Democrat, praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her language during a visit ...
huffpost.com/entry/minnesota-governor-tim-walz-abortion_n_65f3f2ede4b08b384f1ae1cc
Gov. Tim Walz says 'old white men need to learn' how to talk about abortion, reproductive health
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Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
cnn.com/2023/04/27/politics/minnesota-tim-walz-abortion-gender-affirming-care-conversion-therapy/
Minnesota May Chart Its Own Path Dealing With Anti-Abortion Counseling Centers: While other states move to defund anti-abortion counseling centers ...
propublica.org/article/minnesota-new-approach-crisis-pregnancy-centers
Amy Klobuchar on abortion pill ruling: 'Unbelievable': The senator questioned what judges will strike down next.
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Minnesota governor signs bill codifying ‘fundamental right’ to abortion into law: Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Tuesday that ...
cnn.com/2023/01/31/politics/minnesota-abortion-access/
Klobuchar says she supports allowing abortion restrictions in late pregnancy: Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she supports allowing limitations on ...
cnn.com/2023/06/25/politics/klobuchar-cnntv/
Minnesota Governor Signs Laws Supporting Gender-Affirming Care And Reproductive Rights
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Minnesota to become 'refuge' for abortion, gender-affirming care with new laws: Gov. Tim Walz signed a trio of progressive proposals Thursday that protect ...
startribune.com/minnesota-to-become-refuge-for-abortion-gender-affirming-care-with-new-laws/600270558/
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Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
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GOP lawmaker apologizes for ‘religious freedom’ tweet : A Republican lawmaker apologized Tuesday for a “religious freedom” tweet he posted earlier that day after ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4155171-gop-lawmaker-apologizes-for-religious-freedom-tweet/
Minnesota's Walz seeks 2nd term against vax skeptic Jensen: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Tim Walz sought a second term as Minnesota’s governor Tuesday against ...
apnews.com/article/minnesota-governor-race-2022-midterm-elections-a2899b6482fa84a6cfd94d5e80b3fa3e
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wins second term: The DFL incumbent defeated GOP challenger Scott Jensen, per The AP.
axios.com/2022/11/09/tim-walz-minnesota-election-results
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Texas judge's abortion pill ruling 'shocking': The future of access to abortion pills is uncertain after two federal judges issued a ...
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Quick Glance: AOC says the Biden White House should disregard the abortion pill ruling. Is that possible?
- Can Biden simply disregard the Texas ruling?
- Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon stated on Friday that the Biden administration and the Food and Drug Administration have "the authority to ignore this ruling."
- If the Texas ruling is upheld, the Supreme Court may impose "a national abortion ban."
- If the Supreme Court upholds Kacsmaryk's ruling and restricts access to medication abortion, Ocasio-Cortez has left the door open for the Biden administration to disregard the ruling.
Minnesota Senate narrowly backs right to abortion in state law: Gov. Tim Walz has vowed to sign the measure, which DFLers moved quickly upon taking full control ...
startribune.com/minnesota-senate-narrowly-backs-right-to-abortion-in-state-law/600247344/
Walz: 'Art of what is possible' expanded in second term: The DFL governor is hopeful for action on climate change, marijuana legalization, abortion and more.
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-art-of-what-is-possible-expanded-in-second-term/600231925/
Abortion, guns and taxes: 12 state lawmakers to watch in ‘23: Both Democrats and Republicans see new opportunities to advance their agenda in states where their ...
politico.com/news/2023/01/04/state-lawmakers-watch-00075689
How pins become political statements at State of the Union: The pins seen during the State of the Union hit at multiple political topics, from police violence to ...
axios.com/2023/02/08/state-of-the-union-joe-biden-1870-crayon-lapel-pins
Women legislators lead push to shape future of abortion access in Minnesota: DFL lawmakers are moving a sweeping agenda after years of inaction on the issue.
startribune.com/women-legislators-lead-push-to-shape-future-of-abortion-access-in-minnesota/600246413/
After midterms, states weighing abortion protections, bans: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrats hope to use their newfound political control in some states to ...
apnews.com/article/abortion-health-minnesota-government-and-politics-dfd82ea258e2f8544bb09cea83cabf07
AOC and Other Lawmakers Arrested For Abortion Rights Protest at Supreme Court: At least 16 Democratic lawmakers were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police for ...
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Quick Glance: Protesters for abortion rights and lawmakers arrested outside the Supreme Court
- Seventeen members of Congress, including Democrats Reps.
- On July 19, 17 members of Congress were arrested and later freed during an abortion rights rally outside the Supreme Court.
- In the weeks following the Supreme Court's ruling, patients have been denied much-needed maternal health care due to confusion regarding new abortion-related rules.
- Protesters for abortion rights marched from the United States Capitol to the street in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, carrying a giant orange banner that read, "Our Bodies."
Democrats propose stripping abortion restrictions from Minnesota lawbooks: The proposal is part of a quick-moving agenda from the party in the wake of Roe's ...
startribune.com/democrats-propose-stripping-abortion-restrictions-from-minnesota-lawbooks/600243535/
Democratic lawmakers including Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, Speier and more arrested in abortion rights protest in front of the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2022/07/19/politics/congress-members-arrested-abortion-protest-supreme-court/
Quick Glance: Over 2 million people have watched a video of AOC pretending to be handcuffed.
- A video of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faking to get arrested while protesting on Tuesday has been viewed over 2 million times on Twitter.
- Wade, which established the right to abortion in the United States. On Tuesday, during an abortion rights rally outside the Supreme Court, Ocasio-Cortez was detained for impeding traffic and was taken away by a Capitol Police officer with her hands behind her back, giving the impression that she was handcuffed.
- AOC and other members of Congress were arrested outside the Supreme Court for protesting abortion rights.
Minnesota Democrats move quickly to codify abortion access in state law: Proposal passed its first House committee Thursday.
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-move-quickly-to-codify-abortion-access-in-state-law/600241069/
J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan Face Off in Final Ohio Debate: Live Updates: They are competing for a Senate seat in Ohio, a state that former President Donald J ...
nytimes.com/live/2022/10/17/us/jd-vance-tim-ryan-ohio-senate
TV ads on abortion, schools flood the airwaves in Minnesota governor's race: Abortion is featured in ads from both sides, as candidates try to define the top ...
startribune.com/tv-ads-on-abortion-schools-flood-the-airwaves-in-minnesota-governors-race/600204693/
Post-Roe special elections show potentially encouraging signs for Democrats: The result in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District caught the attention of ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/08/10/democrats-special-election-minnesota-roe/
Adam Carolla calls out ‘privileged’ AOC, Omar turning themselves into ‘martyrs’ at abortion protest
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What you need to know about abortion bills moving at the Minnesota Capitol: Democrats in control of state government are proposing to codify the right to ...
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Minnesota governor signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers: Gov. Tim Walz says his action should help shield people seeking or providing ...
omaha.com/news/national/minnesota-governor-signs-order-to-help-shield-abortion-patients-providers/article_90de9b1a-92de-50c9-92fe-c5cb82a29c54.html
'Good Trouble': 17 House Democrats Arrested Protesting Roe Reversal at Supreme Court
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GOP Challenger Scott Jensen Mocked For Sweet Bro Compliment To Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
huffpost.com/entry/scott-jensen-wonderful-smile-tim-walz-minnesota_n_634feb6ce4b04cf8f37e80d5
Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state's abortion ...
startribune.com/walz-signs-order-to-help-shield-abortion-patients-providers/600185231/
Minnesota attorney general, secretary of state candidates clash in debate for last time before Nov. 8
startribune.com/minnesota-attorney-general-secretary-of-state-candidates-to-face-off-in-tv-debates-sunday-night/600218288/
Campaign check: Does Tyler Kistner support an abortion ban with 'no exceptions'?: The Second District Republican's abortion position is the target of a new ad ...
startribune.com/campaign-check-does-republican-candidate-tyler-kistner-support-an-abortion-ban-with-no-exceptions/600192275/
New Senate Bill Seeks Better Health Data Protection Following Roe v. Wade Reversal
techtimes.com/articles/288535/20230304/new-senate-bill-health-data-roe-reversal.htm
Roe v Wade: What the Supreme Court decision means for US mid-terms: A shift in public opinion before November could have dramatic implications for abortion ...
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Public safety and abortion at issue in race between Omar, Samuels: The contest marks the latest fight between moderates and progressives in Minneapolis and ...
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Small, devoted group celebrates end of Roe at State Capitol: "The pro-life movement is definitely going to be invigorated," said Jenna Schabert ...
startribune.com/small-devoted-group-at-state-capitol-shares-in-gratitude-for-roe-being-overturned/600185247/
Lawmakers tell Facebook to stop deleting abortion posts for no reason: Senators asked for receipts on how many posts were wrongly deleted.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/lawmakers-press-facebook-to-stop-randomly-deleting-abortion-posts/
What Amy Coney Barrett Said About Roe v. Wade As Decision Overturned: In the past, Amy Coney Barrett has argued that Roe v. Wade may not meet the requirements ...
newsweek.com/amy-coney-barrett-roe-v-wade-overturned-abortion-rights-super-precedent-1718510
Quick Glance: The United States Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, effectively ending the constitutional right to abortion.
- The ruling allows states in the United States to prohibit abortion.
- Wade judgment, which established women's constitutional right to abortion, was slammed by President Joe Biden as drastically changing life for millions of women in America and exacerbating mounting tensions in a severely fragmented country.
- The landmark Roe v Wade abortion decision is overturned by the United States Supreme Court.
- The Casey decision was also reversed in Friday's judgement.
Minnesota just became the first post-Roe state to make abortion a right: 'We trust women in Minnesota, and that’s not what came out of the [Supreme Court] ...
popsci.com/health/minnesota-abortion-rights-law/
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost takes sides in abortion medication dispute that could end up in court: Capito
cleveland.com/news/2023/02/ohio-attorney-general-dave-yost-takes-sides-in-abortion-medication-dispute-that-could-end-up-in-court-capitol-letter.html
HHS secretary urges Minnesota DFL leaders to keep 'pushing forward' on abortion access
startribune.com/hhs-secretary-visits-minnesota-to-hear-about-abortion-access-post-roe/600244817/
Klobuchar, Warren press Meta on "censoring" of abortion posts: The senators' inquiry kicks off an expected barrage of challenges for tech ...
axios.com/2022/07/11/abortion-meta-klobuchar-warren-censorship
AOC's Fake Handcuffs Reveal Politicians Have Become Influencers—and Nothing More | Opinion
newsweek.com/aocs-feigned-handcuffs-reveal-politicians-have-become-influencers-nothing-more-opinion-1726177
Minnesota's top five political stories of 2022: From a legalized edibles to a DFL trifecta, Minnesota politics was full of surprises in 2022.
startribune.com/minnesotas-top-five-political-stories-of-2022/600239084/
Joe Biden Clashes With Progressives Over Supreme Court Expansion: The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has prompted calls to expand the Supreme Court ...
newsweek.com/joe-biden-clashes-progressives-over-supreme-court-expansion-1719358
Did AOC and the Protesting Congresspeople Really Put Their “Bodies on the Line”?: Civil disobedience for abortion rights is good. This attempt, however ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/07/protest-congress-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-ilhan-omar.html
Police arrest 17 US lawmakers protesting abortion rights: At least 17 Democratic lawmakers, including prominent progressives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan ...
punchng.com/police-arrest-17-us-lawmakers-protesting-abortion-rights/
Three members of ‘the squad’ stump in St. Louis for US Rep. Cori Bush: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib of the group of progressive ...
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Three members of ‘the squad’ stump for US Rep. Cori Bush in St. Louis: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib of the group of progressive ...
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Barrett Says She Does Not Consider Roe V. Wade 'Super-Precedent': Questioned by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Barrett also said scholars "say that doesn't mean that Roe ...
npr.org/sections/live-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-confirmation/2020/10/13/923355142/barrett-says-abortion-rights-decision-not-a-super-precedent
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