Republicans begin adjusting to a fierce abortion backlash

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Abortion could dominate the 2024 election in Florida. Will that help Democrats flip the state?

abcnews.go.com/Politics/abortion-dominate-2024-election-florida-democrats-flip-state/story

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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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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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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...

ft.com/content/962599e8-5306-4b14-b56a-034ffe2cb824

Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order

Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.

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11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...

apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-9da5a7e58814ed55ceea1ca55401af85

Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona

Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.

They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.

The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.

The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.

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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.

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Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion

apnews.com/article/abortion-medical-records-privacy-hipaa-biden-07d3419f3d44050af71de3b3536e3938

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Apr 23

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.

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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...

ft.com/content/962599e8-5306-4b14-b56a-034ffe2cb824

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Haley attracts more than 150K votes in Pennsylvania GOP primary, weeks after dropping bid

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617482-pennsylvania-gop-primary-haley-votes/

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Apr 21

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/

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Apr 22

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/

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Apr 20

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

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Apr 24

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 ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/23/summer-lee-wins-primary-00154023

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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Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616195-trump-wins-pennsylvania-gop-primary/

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Apr 23

Kari Lake flips on Arizona abortion ban, says ‘unfortunately’ it’s not being enforced

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4615634-kari-lake-arizona-abortion-ban/

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Apr 21

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/

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Apr 24

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/

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Apr 21

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

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Apr 23

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

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Apr 17

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

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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 ...

axios.com/2024/04/24/gateway-pundit-bankruptcy-lawsuit

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Abortion Ban: Arizona House to Repeal: The Arizona House of Representatives has voted to repeal a near-total ban on abortions there. Three Republicans also voted ...

zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/arizona-usa-radikales-abtreibungverbot-100.html

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Apr 23

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/

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Apr 18

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.

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Apr 20

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/

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Apr 23

Republicans are starting to worry about RFK Jr.: Even Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that the independent candidate "probably hurts both" Biden and ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/22/republicans-are-starting-to-worry-about-rfk-jr-00153763

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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Apr 21

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/

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Apr 22

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/

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Apr 23

GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’

thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/

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Apr 18

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 ...

time.com/6968479/kennedy-family-endorse-joe-biden-rfk-jr/

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Apr 21

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.

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Apr 23

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

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Apr 17

Biden moves to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela: Officials said the administration determined that Maduro’s government reneged on a deal that offered a ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/17/biden-oil-sanctions-venezuela-00152821

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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Apr 19

Tiny home village in Kansas City, Kansas, will house those experiencing homelessness

kansascity.com/news/local/article287745770.html

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Apr 18

36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.

axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansas

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Apr 16

OPINION | Abortion is pushing prosecutors, legislators and US democracy to the brink

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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 ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4616659-conservatives-texas-republican-gonzales-scumbag/

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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Apr 20

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/

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Apr 22

Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up ...

thehill.com/homenews/4606301-pro-israel-groups-target-progressive-lawmakers-primaries/

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Apr 20

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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Apr 23

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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Election 2024 latest news: Biden to address building trades unions following fresh endorsement

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/

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Apr 21

The anti-abortion movement is showing its true colors: Idaho is putting doctors in the impossible position of choosing between violating federal law by not ...

thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4602554-the-anti-abortion-movement-is-showing-its-true-colors/

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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 ...

npr.org/2024/04/24/1246849580/george-santos-drops-out-new-york-house-race-federal-trial

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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Apr 15

U.S. news organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to debates: A dozen leading U.S. news organizations collectively urged U.S. President Joe Biden and former ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-news-organizations-urge-biden-trump-commit-debates-2024-04-15/

Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates

Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.

Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.

While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.

The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.

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Apr 21

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 ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4606184-gop-vice-presidential-hopefuls-look-for-trumps-golden-ticket/

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Apr 14

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.

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Apr 22

Why haven't Kansas and Alabama — among other holdouts — expanded access to Medicaid?

npr.org/2024/04/22/1245146972/kansas-alabama-medicaid-expansion-uninsured-health-care-obamacare

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Apr 17

How the disappearance of two Kansas moms led to 4 arrests in Oklahoma: The search for two missing Kansas women came to a fatal end last weekend when Oklahoma ...

apnews.com/article/bodies-found-missing-kansas-women-search-oklahoma-91796a0b0b4d02db3d593da9c1bf0f5a

Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Case of Missing Kansas Moms

Four individuals were apprehended and charged in connection with the disappearance of two Kansas moms, including the grandmother of one of the missing children.

The individuals were apprehended in relation to the disappearance of Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39.

Butler and Kelley, who were acquainted, were reported missing after their vehicle was discovered off Oklahoma State Highway 95 on March 30.

All four suspects faced charges such as First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the First Degree.

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Apr 20

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 ...

nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/bidens-roe-v-wade-abortion-rcna147021

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Apr 20

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 ...

cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/rfk-jr-will-appear-on-hawaii-ballot-third-state-to-include-him/

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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 ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618764-christie-biden-2024-campaign-support/

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Apr 23

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 ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4612932-zombie-abortion-bills-2024-election/

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Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado: Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4606398-arizona-house-speaker-finds-himself-in-eye-of-abortion-rights-tornado/

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Apr 21

Bill Barr says he's backing Trump 2024 because 'far left' is a greater threat: 'Heavy-handed bunch of thugs'

nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/bill-barr-backs-trump-2024-warns-far-left-more-of-a-threat/

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Apr 16

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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Apr 14

Kansas governor vetoes a ban on gender-affirming care; GOP vows override: The bill would ban hormone therapy, puberty blockers and gender reassignment surgery ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/kansas-transgender-ban-veto/

Quick Glance: Clash Over Transgender Youth Rights Escalates in Kansas

The Democratic governor of Kansas rejected a bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors, leading to a standoff with the state's Republican supermajority.

The Republican-led legislature is expected to push for an override of the veto. The legislation halted by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly would prohibit hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and gender reassignment surgery for individuals under 18.

Last year, Kelly vetoed four bills imposing restrictions on transgender individuals, including measures preventing transgender girls and women from participating in female K-12 and college sports teams, and ending legal recognition of transgender identities in the state.

In recent years, an unprecedented number of bills targeting transgender individuals have been introduced in state legislatures. Lawmakers introduced nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills during the 2024 legislative session, as reported by the American Civil Liberties Union. By May 2023, legislators had introduced over 400 such bills, a significant increase from about 150 in 2022.

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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 ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/

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Apr 15

Commission recommends decriminalization of early abortions: A commission of experts appointed by the government recommends that abortions in the early stages of ...

tagesschau.de/inland/kommission-abtreibung-102.html

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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Apr 16

Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways

cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/fundraising-takeaways-trump-democrats-squad/

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Apr 21

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 ...

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/poll-biden-trump-tight-race-election-interest-low-rcna148170

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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Apr 13

Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term

cnn.com/2024/04/13/politics/trump-rhetoric/

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Secretive conservative donor group meets to draw up 2024 plans — with a call-in from Trump

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/secretive-conservative-donor-group-meets-draw-2024-plans-call-trump-rcna148899

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Why narrow majorities and House gridlock are here to stay in 2024: The number of truly competitive seats is smaller than it's been in decades.

politico.com/news/2024/04/24/congress-narrow-majority-gridlock-00153921

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Apr 17

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 ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4600568-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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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/

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Apr 16

Law firm Kirkland conflicted in Invitae bankruptcy, DOJ watchdog says: The U.S. Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog said on Monday that genetic test ...

reuters.com/legal/government/law-firm-kirkland-conflicted-invitae-bankruptcy-doj-watchdog-says-2024-04-16/

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Cannabis and abortion: The traffic light makes the same mistake again: Not allowed, but tolerated: This is how cannabis use and abortion have worked well in this ...

t-online.de/nachrichten/kolumne-christoph-schwennicke/id_100387808/cannabis-und-abtreibung-die-ampel-macht-den-gleichen-fehler-noch-mal.html

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Apr 24

McCormick wins Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary: Businessman David McCormick has won the Republican nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616211-mccormick-wins-pennsylvania-gop-senate-primary/

Quick Glance: Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate Showdown: Casey vs. McCormick

Bob Casey and David McCormick's primary victories set the stage for a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest in Pennsylvania.

The upcoming general election campaign promises to be intense, with Casey's focus on 'greedflation' and McCormick challenging his opponent's policies.

The race holds significance in determining Senate control, with Casey as a Biden ally and McCormick endorsed by Trump, impacting the delicate Senate majority balance.

The candidates' differing approaches to key issues like economy, immigration, and foreign policy will shape the outcome in a pivotal 2024 election year.

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Apr 17

Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/barr-vocal-trump-critic-says-he-will-support-republican-ticket-november/

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Apr 13

Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills

apnews.com/article/transgender-care-abortion-pornography-kansas-7b4141984334258017da842a3542570c

Quick Glance: Kansas Governor Kelly Blocks Gender Confirmation for Minors

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed a bill on gender confirmation for minors, leading to conflict with Republican state lawmakers.

The package of measures now goes back to the state Legislature, where the GOP majority is likely to have enough votes to override the governor's veto. Lawmakers are expected to return for a veto session on April 29.

The proposed measure would ban gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth in Kansas, including puberty blockers and surgeries, although surgical procedures on children are rarely performed.

The law would also allow lawsuits against doctors who would lose their licenses if they provide gender-affirming treatments to minors, and state funds like Medicaid would not be used for such treatments.

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