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Abortion could dominate the 2024 election in Florida. Will that help Democrats flip the state?
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Abortion could dominate the 2024 election in Florida. Will that help ...
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Pennsylvania primary election: Summer Lee wins her competitive house race: Highlights from the 2024 campaign trail with election results from the Pennsylvania ...
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Pennsylvania primary election: Summer Lee wins her competitive house race
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The man who's blocking a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban: The Arizona Senate is moving forward on repealing the ban.
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The man who's blocking a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban
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Arizona House lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Lawmakers in Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion ...
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Arizona House lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington: College students demonstrating their support for Palestinians on campuses across the country ...
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Pro-Palestinian campus protests roil political debate in Washington
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Biden condemns Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, blames Trump: President Biden on Tuesday condemned a six-week abortion ban in Florida that will take effect in a ...
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Biden condemns Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, blames Trump
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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Haley attracts more than 150K votes in Pennsylvania GOP primary, weeks after dropping bid
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Haley attracts more than 150K votes in Pennsylvania GOP primary ...
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Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Sunday that state lawmakers will introduce ...
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Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in ...
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Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion: President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy ...
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Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion
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Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade: More young adults opted for vasectomies and tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade
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Noem says abortion laws should be determined by the state: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) sided with former President Trump on the abortion issue Sunday ...
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Noem says abortion laws should be determined by the state
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement: The Biden campaign is seeking to make former President Trump the face of the anti-abortion movement ...
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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Drive time for abortions are longest in low-income, diverse areas across U.S.: Out-of-state travel for abortion surged after Roe was overturned.
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Drive time for abortions are longest in low-income, diverse areas across U ...
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Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
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Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary
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The ‘Squad’s’ Summer Lee beats back primary challenge : Although it was not the only factor in the race, the Israel-Hamas war undoubtedly hovered over the ...
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The ‘Squad’s’ Summer Lee beats back primary challenge
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
  • Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.

  • During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.

  • The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.

  • Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
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Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November: President Joe Biden is heading to Florida on Tuesday where his team is seeking to leverage ...
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Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November
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Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.: President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family as he aims ...
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Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.
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Abortion-rights group knocks possible Trump VP picks’ ‘extremism’: EMILY’s List — which works to elect female candidates who support abortion rights — is ...
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Abortion-rights group knocks possible Trump VP picks’ ‘extremism’
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Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
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Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at ...
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Biden Administration Issues Rule Protecting Privacy of Reproductive Healthcare: The Biden administration on Monday issued a new rule protecting the privacy of ...
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Biden Administration Issues Rule Protecting Privacy of Reproductive ...
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Biden moves to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela: Officials said the administration determined that Maduro’s government reneged on a deal that offered a ...
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Biden moves to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
  • The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

  • The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

  • While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

  • Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
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Kari Lake flips on Arizona abortion ban, says ‘unfortunately’ it’s not being enforced
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Kari Lake flips on Arizona abortion ban, says ‘unfortunately’ it’s not ...
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OPINION | Abortion is pushing prosecutors, legislators and US democracy to the brink
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Gavin Newsom announces plan for Arizonans to get abortions in California: Arizona’s neighbor is preparing for a potential influx of abortion seekers after a ...
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Gavin Newsom announces plan for Arizonans to get abortions in California
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Arizona Supreme Court Revives 1864 Abortion Ban Passed Before Women Could Even Vote
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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The Gateway Pundit declaring bankruptcy amid voter misinformation lawsuit: The site is facing a lawsuit over accusations that it committed ballot fraud to alter ...
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The Gateway Pundit declaring bankruptcy amid voter misinformation lawsuit
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Republicans are starting to worry about RFK Jr.: Even Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that the independent candidate "probably hurts both" Biden and ...
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Republicans are starting to worry about RFK Jr.
Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
  • While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.

  • An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.

  • Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.

  • Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
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Poland Begins Debate on Rolling Back Abortion Ban Under New Liberal Leader: Polish lawmakers have begun debating reforms to the country’s near-total abortion ban ...
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Poland Begins Debate on Rolling Back Abortion Ban Under New Liberal Leader
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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After rocky start, Kamala Harris emerges as the Biden campaign’s lead prosecutor on top issues
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After rocky start, Kamala Harris emerges as the Biden campaign’s lead ...
Quick Glance: Kamala Harris as Biden Campaign's Lead Prosecutor
  • Kamala Harris has emerged as the Biden campaign's lead prosecutor, energetically and passionately fighting against Trump and advocating for key issues.

  • Her intensified appearances and clear stance against Trump demonstrate a newfound liberation and energy she draws from direct confrontation.

  • Harris leverages her experience as a former prosecutor to address topics like gun control and reproductive rights, establishing an emotional connection with younger voters.

  • Despite past criticism and doubts, Harris exhibits a clear focus and expresses her positions with authority and determination, while her team works on strengthening her presence and impact.
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DNC launces billboards in North Carolina targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched billboards in North Carolina Saturday ...
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DNC launces billboards in North Carolina targeting Trump on abortion
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Kari Lake lobbies Arizona lawmakers to overturn abortion ban she once supported | CNN Politics
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Kari Lake lobbies Arizona lawmakers to overturn abortion ban she once ...
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Pence argues Trump betrayed GOP with aversion to national abortion ban: Former Vice President Mike Pence argued that his ex-boss, former President Trump ...
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Pence argues Trump betrayed GOP with aversion to national abortion ban
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Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up ...
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Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries
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Combatting cannibalism and jailing librarians: Idaho Democrats see opportunity in extreme GOP agenda
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Combatting cannibalism and jailing librarians: Idaho Democrats see ...
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign ...
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Commission recommends decriminalization of early abortions: A commission of experts appointed by the government recommends that abortions in the early stages of ...
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Commission recommends decriminalization of early abortions
Quick Glance: Commission Recommends Decriminalization of Early Abortions
  • An expert commission recommends decriminalizing abortions in the early stages of pregnancy.

  • The legislator should allow abortion with the woman's consent.

  • The commission recommends legalizing egg donation and sets clear conditions for surrogacy.

  • The Union threatens legal action if abortions in the first twelve weeks are made generally non-punishable.
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment: The battle between Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and the GOP’s right flank is heating ...
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
  • After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.

  • Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.

  • A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.

  • The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
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New rules say Pregnant Workers Fairness Act covers accommodations for abortion: U.S. workers who have abortions must be provided with accommodations like time ...
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New rules say Pregnant Workers Fairness Act covers accommodations for ...
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GOP vice presidential hopefuls look for Trump’s golden ticket: Former President Trump may be handing a golden ticket to whomever he picks as his running mate for ...
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GOP vice presidential hopefuls look for Trump’s golden ticket
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Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways
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Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other ...
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Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
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Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election 
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Abortion rights group launches ad in Michigan, Wisconsin warning about RFK Jr.: An abortion-rights group is attacking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as extreme and unfit ...
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Abortion rights group launches ad in Michigan, Wisconsin warning about RFK ...
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Biden's 50-year journey as a skeptic of Roe v. Wade to its ultimate protector: Abortion is at the center of President Joe Biden's re-election campaign — an ...
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Biden's 50-year journey as a skeptic of Roe v. Wade to its ultimate ...
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ...
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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him
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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national limit: His announcement is likely to disappoint anti-abortion groups after his campaign ...
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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national ...
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden to highlight chips investments during New York trip
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden to highlight chips investments during New ...
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Arizona abortion ruling creates new dangers for Republicans: An Arizona Supreme Court decision imposing a near-total abortion ban is likely to have a massive ...
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Arizona abortion ruling creates new dangers for Republicans
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Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling ...
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Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’
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With federal fraud trial looming, George Santos drops out of New York House race: The scandal-plagued former Republican congressman, ousted from his House seat ...
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With federal fraud trial looming, George Santos drops out of New York ...
Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
  • Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.

  • In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.

  • Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.

  • Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
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She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...
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She saved her baby in fatal crash
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Vatican labels gender-affirming surgery grave threat to human dignity: The Vatican labeled gender-affirming surgeries as a grave threat to human dignity Monday ...
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Vatican labels gender-affirming surgery grave threat to human dignity
Quick Glance: Vatican Denounces Gender Surgery, Surrogacy, and Gender Theory
  • The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, equating them with abortion and euthanasia.

  • Rejecting 'gender theory,' the Vatican emphasized that people should not tamper with the gender they were created with by God.

  • The new document underscores that biological sex and the sociocultural role of sex can be distinguished but not separated.

  • The Vatican's most detailed stance on gender emphasizes the complementarity of biologically male and female sex organs for creating new life.
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Trump endorses Dave McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania: Former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed the Senate campaign of Republican Dave McCormick in ...
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Trump endorses Dave McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania
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Nebraska Sen. Ricketts donates $500K to anti-abortion ballot campaign: The conservative effort to put an abortion ban on the ballot in Nebraska has been ...
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Nebraska Sen. Ricketts donates $500K to anti-abortion ballot campaign
Quick Glance: Senator Ricketts financially supports anti-abortion initiative
  • Senator Pete Ricketts from Nebraska donated $500,000 on March 26 to the group Protect Women and Children to put an abortion ban initiative on the ballot.

  • The initiative aims to enshrine a constitutional ban on abortions after the first trimester and includes exceptions for medical emergencies, sexual assault, or incest.

  • Among the supporters of the campaign are organizations advocating against abortion, such as Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance.

  • There are competing ballot initiatives, including a protection measure for abortions up to fetal viability with exceptions for later abortions to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient.
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Bill Barr says he's backing Trump 2024 because 'far left' is a greater threat: 'Heavy-handed bunch of thugs'
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Bill Barr says he's backing Trump 2024 because 'far left' is a greater ...
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Republican Party an ‘unprecedented dumpster fire’: Democratic strategist: A veteran Democratic strategist painted a dark picture for Republicans on Monday ahead ...
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Republican Party an ‘unprecedented dumpster fire’: Democratic strategist
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How century-old zombie abortion bills are influencing 2024 fight: Archaic pieces of legislation are coming back to life as the fight over abortion access rages ...
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How century-old zombie abortion bills are influencing 2024 fight
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Trump campaign asks for more presidential debates: Trump skipped all of the GOP primary debates.
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Trump campaign asks for more presidential debates
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Rick Scott supports 15-week Florida abortion ban over 6-week limit: Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) says he would support replacing Florida’s six-week state abortion ...
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Rick Scott supports 15-week Florida abortion ban over 6-week limit
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ ...
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‘SNL Weekend Update’ roasts Trump abortion stance : This weekend’s segment of “Saturday Night Live,” mocked former President Trump for his position on abortion ...
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‘SNL Weekend Update’ roasts Trump abortion stance 
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Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’: An elections handicapper moved its rating of the Arizona Senate race from “toss-up” to ...
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Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’
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Poll: Election interest hits new low in tight Biden-Trump race: Amid a tight Joe Biden-Donald Trump race, the share of voters with high interest in the election ...
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Poll: Election interest hits new low in tight Biden-Trump race
Quick Glance: Poll: Election Interest Declines in Tight Biden-Trump Race
  • The interest of voters in the election has reached the lowest point in two decades at this stage in a presidential race.

  • The latest national NBC News poll reveals that the number of voters with high interest in the 2024 presidential election has nearly hit the lowest point in almost 20 years, with a majority holding negative views of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

  • Inflation and immigration top the list of the country's most pressing issues, with only one-third of voters giving Biden credit for improving economic performance.

  • The survey also highlights how the low voter interest and the independent candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could potentially disrupt what has been a stable presidential contest with over six months until Election Day.
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6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds
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6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research ...
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Christie says Biden ‘stupid’ for not reaching out to him: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said it was “pretty stupid” for President Biden not to reach ...
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Christie says Biden ‘stupid’ for not reaching out to him
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Where states stand on abortion: The battle over abortion access remains in some states. Here's a look at where state laws stand now.
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Where states stand on abortion
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U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll: 64% of registered voters described the charges as at least "somewhat serious."
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U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll