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Michigan abortion proposal has strong support, poll shows: Sixty-four percent surveyed said they plan to support a constitutional amendment to add an explicit ...
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Michigan abortion proposal has strong support, poll shows: Sixty-four percent surveyed said they plan to support a constitutional amendment to add an explicit ...
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Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban: The move clears the path for a similar vote in the Senate — which appears to have the support to pass the measure.
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Biden is campaigning in Florida a week before a new abortion ban takes effect: There's a referendum on abortion rights on the ballot in Florida in November ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246524598/biden-abortion-florida
Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Election Updates: Biden to campaign in Florida, keeping the focus on abortion.
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/us/pennsylvania-primaries-biden-trump
Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Arizona lawmakers expected to push repeal of Civil War-era abortion law through state House
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/arizona-house-abortion-law/
Election 2024: Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban: President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ...
apnews.com/article/president-joe-biden-florida-donald-trump-abortion-6b069fd8c14c4c65236d708b347697f0
Live updates: Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump’s D.C. trial, but not soon
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/supreme-court-trump-immunity-case/
Abortion could dominate the 2024 election in Florida. Will that help Democrats flip the state?
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Inside the long-odds push to undo an abortion ban in ruby red Arkansas: After winning campaigns in both red and blue states, abortion rights activists are facing ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/abortion-ban-arkansas-overturn-activists/
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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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.
The man who's blocking a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban: The Arizona Senate is moving forward on repealing the ban.
axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/04/23/abortion-ban-repeal-block-ben-toma-speaker
Do Florida Hispanics support the marijuana and abortion amendments? What the polls say
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Missouri House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, sends measure to governor: The action potentially paves the way to fund state government next fiscal year.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-votes-to-defund-planned-parenthood-sends-measure-to-governor/article_d2da1a0e-0246-11ef-82d2-239c593e2307.html
Republicans to OI: This isn't the time to make abortion an issue: "This resolution had no business being on our agenda."
hollandsentinel.com/story/news/politics/county/2024/04/26/republicans-to-oi-this-isnt-the-time-to-make-abortion-an-issue/73433006007/
Does no abortion also mean no in vitro fertilization? Utah Republican Party avoids taking a stand.
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/26/does-no-abortion-also-mean-no/
Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article287975175.html
What you need to know about the six constitutional amendments on Florida’s 2024 ballot
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287812325.html
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn: The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill
apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate-8fe738b17e5c4b2636bc0de11b2620b7
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
17 states sue EEOC over new employer abortion accommodation rule: A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/eeoc-abortion-lawsuit-pregnant-workers/
FCC restores net neutrality rules that ban blocking and throttling in 3-2 vote: Broadband lobby groups prepare lawsuit, calling rules a "net fatality."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/fcc-restores-net-neutrality-rules-that-ban-blocking-and-throttling-in-3-2-vote/
Quick Glance: FCC Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
- The FCC voted 3-2 along political party lines to reinstate rules from 2017 to prevent internet service providers from disrupting your internet speed.
- Restoring net neutrality has been a focus for President Joe Biden and was approved by a majority of the FCC.
- Net neutrality protects consumers from ISP control, promotes fair rules, and safeguards against online fraud and scams.
- The discussion on net neutrality also raises questions about service pricing and highlights the importance for internet infrastructure.
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4619197-russia-vetoes-un-resolution-to-prevent-nuclear-weapons-in-space/
Arizona takes major step toward repealing near-total abortion ban from 1864: It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68891522
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.
Columbia’s University Senate Calls for an Investigation Into the Administration: The senators voted for a resolution that accused the administration of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/columbia-university-nemat-shafik-vote.html
Negligence or Abortion? Ilaro Poly Student’s Death Stirs Controversy: I learned that the girl's parents are very old. And she has been trying to get ...
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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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4616021-biden-condemns-florida-six-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.
Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion
apnews.com/article/abortion-medical-records-privacy-hipaa-biden-07d3419f3d44050af71de3b3536e3938
India to Repeat Voting at Polling Sites Hit by Violence: The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/india-voting-violence-manipur.html
Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
Ukraine, Israel aid bill on track as House pushes toward votes: The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U ...
apnews.com/article/house-ukraine-speaker-johnson-mtg-68a810a998381dfd9f4c3c4e452b9f51
Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for "vital help": The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
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Biden must bring the fight to the battleground states: Joe Biden must tout his successes even more aggressively. He must adopt a more populist Bernie ...
thehill.com/opinion/4623342-biden-must-bring-the-fight-to-the-battleground-states/
Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back
commondreams.org/opinion/fcc-net-neutrality-vote
Volkswagen workers vote to unionize in major win for organised labour: The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of ...
bbc.com/news/business-68861396
Swedish Parliament votes to make it easier for people to legally change their gender
apnews.com/article/sweden-vote-legal-gender-law-minimum-age-9cfb3c6879ae03c3187f520eed308377
Quick Glance: Sweden's Gender Change Law: Lowering Minimum Age
- On Wednesday, the Swedish parliament approved a law that lowers the minimum age for legally changing gender from 18 to 16.
- Individuals under 18 will still require consent from a guardian, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare.
- Conversely, no longer will a gender dysphoria diagnosis be mandated by medical professionals, defined as psychological distress experienced by individuals whose gender expression does not align with their gender identity.
- The voting results showed 234 in favor, 94 against, with 21 lawmakers listed as absent.
Biden administration issues privacy rule protecting abortion: President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-issues-privacy-rule-protecting-abortion-2024-04-22/
Russia vetoes UN vote on stopping arms race in outer space: The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.
bbc.com/news/world-68894500
US will vote against move to give Palestinians UN membership: Washington’s opposition will kill Algerian proposal that would have in effect granted statehood
ft.com/content/0cbc7041-3094-4a02-8bf2-b50ff35ace76
Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 delegates: Puerto Rico’s Republican Party held a district assembly and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of ...
apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-republicans-donald-trump-a4c9a723dad2bc7441364d2c33642b1d
What Trump’s abortion flip-flops reveal: He is willing to say and do just about anything to get elected.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4607196-what-trumps-abortion-flip-flops-reveal/
US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel: Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/us-house-approves-aid-package-worth-billions-for-ukraine-israel
New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-criminal-conviction-poll/
Newsom set to propose legislation to help Arizonans get abortions in California: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Sunday that state lawmakers will introduce ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4609862-newsom-set-to-propose-legislation-to-help-arizonans-get-abortions-in-california/
Humza Yousaf ‘considering his position’ as he faces being ousted as First Minister
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Quick Glance: Europol's Insights on Turkish Criminal Networks in Europe
- A Europol report confirms that under President Erdogan, Turkey has become a hub for criminal syndicates posing a serious threat to European security.
- Turkish criminal networks extend across the Western Balkans, engaging in fraudulent schemes and arms trafficking, with Turkey being highlighted as a key location for online fraud systems.
- Turkey plays a key role in illegal firearms trafficking into Europe and exports weapons to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.
- Despite pressure from FATF, Turkey remains on the grey list and has intensified operations against criminal networks in the last 10 months, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects.
Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-2nd-congressional-district-primary-election-3c71c050841f20d751226463731868c7
Alito reignites fetal rights debate in Idaho abortion case: The Supreme Court justice who authored the Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v. Wade jumped headlong ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4622500-alito-fetal-rights-idaho-abortion-case/
Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade: More young adults opted for vasectomies and tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
axios.com/2024/04/16/young-adult-sterilization-increase-roe
Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4612813-trump-on-johnsons-handling-of-ukraine-vote-you-cant-really-get-too-tough-with-slim-majority/
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
17 states sue over rule entitling workers to some abortion accommodations: Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging a rule ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4623620-17-states-sue-over-rule-entitling-workers-to-some-abortion-accommodations/
US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...
faz.net/aktuell/ukraine/us-repraesentantenhaus-stimmt-milliardenschwerer-ukraine-hilfe-zu-19667878.html
Biden campaign targeting voters who chose Haley in Pennsylvania GOP primary: The Biden campaign is going after Republicans who voted for former U.N ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4621040-biden-campaign-haley-trump-pennsylvania-gop-primary/
Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
- Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.
- The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.
- The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.
- The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4609342-noem-says-abortion-laws-should-be-determined-by-the-state/
Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it ...
startribune.com/timberwolves-naz-reid-nba-sixth-man-award/600361188/
Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
news.sky.com/story/sunak-says-airfield-on-standby-and-planes-booked-for-rwanda-deportations-13120277
U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.: The U.S. was the lone veto Thursday on a U.N. Security Council resolution recommending ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/us_vetoes_bid_to_advance_full_palestinian_membership_at_un
Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November: Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday he will vote for the “Republican ticket” in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599759-bill-barr-republican-ticket-vote-2024/
Abortion-rights group knocks possible Trump VP picks’ ‘extremism’: EMILY’s List — which works to elect female candidates who support abortion rights — is ...
thehill.com/homenews/4616530-abortion-rights-group-knocks-possible-trump-vp-picks-extremism/
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.
axios.com/2024/04/21/abortion-ban-drive-time-states-low-income
Biden Administration Issues Rule Protecting Privacy of Reproductive Healthcare: The Biden administration on Monday issued a new rule protecting the privacy of ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/biden_administration_issues_rule_protecting_privacy_of_reproductive_healthcare
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid: Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/climate/rfk-jr-environment.html
Quick Glance: RFK Jr.'s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to End Presidential Bid
- Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”
- As an independent candidate for the White House, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims he would be the “best environment president in American history,” drawing on his past as a crusading lawyer who went after polluters in New York.
- But dozens of Mr. Kennedy’s former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are calling on him to withdraw from the race, in full-page advertisements sponsored by the group’s political arm that are expected to appear in newspapers in six swing states on Sunday.
- Separately, a dozen other national environmental organizations have issued an open letter calling Mr. Kennedy “ a “dangerous conspiracy theorist and a science denier” who promotes “toxic beliefs” on vaccines and on climate change.
Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
tagesschau.de/inland/eilantrag-klimagesetz-cdu-abgelehnt-100.html
Kari Lake flips on Arizona abortion ban, says ‘unfortunately’ it’s not being enforced
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4615634-kari-lake-arizona-abortion-ban/
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 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-abortion-rights-florida/
‘Abandon Biden’ rallies Pennsylvania voters on primary day: The “Abandon Biden” group is rallying Pennsylvania voters ahead of the state’s primary contest to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616577-abandon-biden-rallies-pennsylvania-voters-on-primary-day/
The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership: The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over ...
time.com/6968956/us-veto-vote-palestine-full-un-membership/
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
GOP: Vulnerable Senate Dems will ‘pay the price’ for Mayorkas vote: The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to dismiss two impeachment charges against ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4601482-gop-vulnerable-senate-dems-will-pay-the-price-for-mayorkas-vote/
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4600427-joe-biden-donald-trump-abortion-roe-v-wade-abortion-ban/
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.
Italy passes contested plan to 'support motherhood' in abortion clinics
reuters.com/world/europe/italy-passes-contested-plan-support-motherhood-abortion-clinics-2024-04-23/
Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2024/04/20/politics/abortion-supreme-court-idaho-emergency-care/
California proposes law to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions as ban proceeds
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246352687/california-abortion-arizona-newsom
MPs to vote on Rishi Sunak's smoking ban bill: Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
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Quick Glance: Trump's Favorite Theme: Dishonest 'Noncitizen Voting'
- House Speaker Mike Johnson's 'election security' event at Mar-a-Lago will focus on legislation targeting noncitizen voting.
- Despite existing bans and rare noncitizen votes, the debate aims to boost Trump's presidential candidacy.
- Laws from 1996 prohibit noncitizen voting in federal and state elections, yet some municipalities in some states allow it.
- Trump and allies falsely claim noncitizens vote in elections, while data shows minimal incidents. The debate serves as a political maneuver and distracts from actual election issues.
Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68871847
Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4615114-judge-strikes-down-north-carolina-felon-voting-law/
After rocky start, Kamala Harris emerges as the Biden campaign’s lead prosecutor on top issues
cnn.com/2024/04/21/politics/kamala-harris-campaigning-biden-2024/
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.
US Congress approves billions in aid for Ukraine: Ukraine is dependent on US support in its defensive struggle against Russia, but for months there was no more ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/us-kongress-billigt-milliardenschwere-ukraine-hilfen-li.2208846
The federal law driving the latest abortion battle at the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has another big decision to make about abortion. This time it involves ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68884207
Selenskyj grateful for vote: US aid for Ukraine: the West rejoices, Russia rages: According to Ukrainian President Selenskyj, the US House of Representatives' ...
n-tv.de/politik/US-Hilfen-fuer-Ukraine-Westen-jubelt-Russland-wuetet-article24889196.html
Newsom proposes law to help Arizonans get abortions in California: The emergency legislation the governor is seeking would expedite the licenses of Arizona ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-abortion-arizona/
Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
businessinsider.com/why-tesla-wants-give-elon-musk-billion-pay-package-2024-4
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
Texas prosecutor appeals ruling that tossed Crystal Mason’s voting fraud conviction
thehill.com/homenews/4622384-texas-prosecutor-appeals-ruling-that-tossed-crystal-masons-voting-fraud-conviction/
As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/polling-trump-criminal-trial/
Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246990306/more-emergency-flights-for-pregnant-patients--in-idaho
Gaza, broken promises and the need for change: What people care about ahead of the local elections
itv.com/news/2024-04-26/gaza-broken-promises-and-change-peoples-fears-ahead-of-local-elections
US vetoes UNSC resolution on Palestinian statehood after 12 countries vote in favor
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-vetoes-unsc-resolution-on-palestinian-statehood-after-12-countries-vote-in-favor/
OPINION | Abortion is pushing prosecutors, legislators and US democracy to the brink
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UAW gets first Southern win as Tenn. plant overwhelmingly backs union : VW workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., became the first big auto plant in the South to join ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/19/vw-uaw-tennessee-vote/
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
DNC launces billboards in North Carolina targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched billboards in North Carolina Saturday ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4608244-dnc-launches-billboards-north-carolina-targeting-trump-abortion/
After stalling for months, Ukraine aid heads to vote in House of Representatives: Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68840405
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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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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Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance: "You're going to lose all doctors and they're going to go where they could treat their ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/abortion-trump-biden-voters-poll
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.
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid: Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/johnson-mvp-house-foreign-aid-00153497
Premier League clubs to vote on spending cap tied to income of lowest earning club
theathletic.com/5441916/2024/04/24/premier-league-salary-spending-cap/
Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China : This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4605252-passing-the-national-security-supplemental-is-about-preventing-war-with-china/
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