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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal: Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly to repeal an 1864 ...
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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal
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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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 ...
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Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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Women won’t be ‘conned’ by Trump’s abortion dance, Sen. Tina Smith says : "We know that he is the one who is responsible for what's going on in Arizona and ...
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Women won’t be ‘conned’ by Trump’s abortion dance, Sen. Tina Smith says
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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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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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In Arizona, Democrats remind voters Trump, GOP led to revival of abortion ban: Democrats in Arizona went on the attack against Republicans over their apparent ...
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In Arizona, Democrats remind voters Trump, GOP led to revival of abortion ...
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I’m Gen Z watching Sex and the City for the first time. It’s outdated : Sex and the City is on Netflix for the first time, exposing the show’s mature themes to a ...
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I’m Gen Z watching Sex and the City for the first time. It’s outdated
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Maine Republican blames mass shooting on law expanding abortion access: Maine State Rep. Michael Lemelin (R) on Wednesday said the Lewiston mass shooting in ...
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Maine Republican blames mass shooting on law expanding abortion access
Quick Glance: Maine Republicans Censured Over Connecting Mass Shooting to God's Wrath on Abortion Law
  • Two Maine Republican lawmakers faced censure on Thursday for linking the state's deadliest mass shooting to God's anger over a bill expanding abortion access.

  • Following discussions on a new legislative proposal, Michael Lemelin and Shelley Rudnicki were formally reprimanded by the chamber.

  • Initial remarks triggered swift bipartisan condemnation in Maine's Democrat-led House of Representatives.

  • A censure vote by the House resulted in both legislators being barred from speaking or voting until issuing apologies.
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Biden allies tie Arizona abortion ruling to Trump: ‘This is what leaving it to the states looks like’
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How Biden’s campaign plans to pummel Trump on abortion: The reelect is going to spend the next half year publicizing the testimonials of those affected by harsh ...
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How Biden’s campaign plans to pummel Trump on abortion
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Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy's first 12 weeks
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Experts group says abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during ...
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Trump fires back at Graham and abortion ‘hardliners’ over criticism: Former President Trump on Monday pushed back against Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C ...
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Trump fires back at Graham and abortion ‘hardliners’ over criticism
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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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The Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect soon: The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an old law from the 1860s can stand in ...
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The Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect ...
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Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
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Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom
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7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
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7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election
Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania
  • President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.

  • Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.

  • He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.

  • Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden to greet steelworkers in battleground state of Pennsylvania
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden to greet steelworkers in battleground ...
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Poland's parliament calls for more liberal abortion rights: Poland has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. The new government wants to change that: in ...
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Poland's parliament calls for more liberal abortion rights
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Abortion debate: For women, for freedom - a comment: When our author had an abortion 25 years ago, the fear and shame were as great as those of young women today ...
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Abortion debate: For women, for freedom - a comment
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Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden: Democrats are growing increasingly nervous that former President Trump will woo centrist voters away from ...
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Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden
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For the first months of pregnancy: large majority want more liberal abortion laws
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For the first months of pregnancy: large majority want more liberal ...
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Here’s where women voters stand in the Biden-Trump rematch: Women voters are set to play a pivotal role in November’s general election as both parties court the ...
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Here’s where women voters stand in the Biden-Trump rematch
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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
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Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some ...
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Inside Congress Live, Apr 12, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Kelly Clarkson tells Hillary Clinton: Arizona abortion ruling is ‘insane to me’: Kelly Clarkson says she finds Arizona’s recent abortion ruling “insane ...
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Kelly Clarkson tells Hillary Clinton: Arizona abortion ruling is ‘insane ...
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Trump promises a ‘deal’ on abortion that will please everyone. It likely doesn’t exist.
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Trump promises a ‘deal’ on abortion that will please everyone ...
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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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Biden has a story to tell about the economy. Inflation gets in the way.: Voters repeatedly point to higher prices as a source of their unhappiness ...
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Biden has a story to tell about the economy. Inflation gets in the way.
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
  • The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.

  • March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.

  • Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.

  • Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
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'I stand with the speaker.' Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson amid rebellion from right
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'I stand with the speaker.' Trump backs Speaker Mike Johnson amid ...
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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Trump 'wants to take America back to the 1800s' on abortion, says VP Harris
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Trump 'wants to take America back to the 1800s' on abortion ...
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Abortion bans can doom autocrats. Look at Poland.: Abortion restrictions appeared to drive Polish women to the polls last fall, helping to oust a right-wing ...
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Abortion bans can doom autocrats. Look at Poland.
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Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive state: On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized abortion rights proponents with ...
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Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive ...
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Biden tells Arizona voters 'Elect me, I'm in the 20th century' in latest brutal gaffe
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Biden tells Arizona voters 'Elect me, I'm in the 20th century' in latest ...
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
  • President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

  • The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

  • Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

  • Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
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Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter: A push to get an abortion measure on the ballot could make the state more competitive.
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Josh Hawley's Missouri Senate challenger bags strong fundraising quarter
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Biden campaign unveils ‘MAGA Mike’ video linking Johnson, Trump on abortion: President Biden’s reelection campaign on Friday unveiled a video linking former ...
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Biden campaign unveils ‘MAGA Mike’ video linking Johnson, Trump on ...
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Arizona Senate: Kari Lake bags $4.1 million in fundraising to start 2024: The fundraising haul is one of the best for a Republican challenger this cycle.
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Arizona Senate: Kari Lake bags $4.1 million in fundraising to start 2024
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Biden has cut into Trump's polling lead, now trails by 1 point: NYT: In the latest NYT/Siena poll, Trump led Biden by a 46% to 45% margin among registered voters ...
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Biden has cut into Trump's polling lead, now trails by 1 point: NYT
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Trump’s abortion stance could put Florida Republicans in a bind: The state GOP's strict abortion bans could be repealed if voters approve a ballot ...
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Trump’s abortion stance could put Florida Republicans in a bind
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DNC launches Florida billboard campaign targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is putting up billboards around Florida hitting ...
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DNC launches Florida billboard campaign targeting Trump on abortion
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Trump lashes out after GOP pushback on abortion stance: Former President Trump on Monday fired back at GOP criticism of his position on abortion ...
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Trump lashes out after GOP pushback on abortion stance
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Biden campaign launches ad blitz in Arizona following abortion ruling: The Biden campaign launched an ad Thursday aimed at Arizona voters after the state’s ...
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Biden campaign launches ad blitz in Arizona following abortion ruling
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Trump’s influence looms large over congressional Republicans: On national security, Ukraine, abortion and the border, congressional Republicans and 2024 ...
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Trump’s influence looms large over congressional Republicans
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Mucarsel-Powell raises over $3.5 million in first quarter in Florida Senate race: Florida Senate candidate and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) said her ...
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Mucarsel-Powell raises over $3.5 million in first quarter in Florida ...
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden campaign keeps focus on abortion with new Arizona ad buy
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Election 2024 latest news: Biden campaign keeps focus on abortion with new ...
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Anti-abortion groups eye challenge if Florida voters approves ballot measure: The fight over abortion likely won't end in November.
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Anti-abortion groups eye challenge if Florida voters approves ballot ...
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"Slap in the face": Pence condemns Trump's latest abortion stance: "President Trump's retreat on the Right to Life is a slap in the face to the ...
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"Slap in the face": Pence condemns Trump's latest abortion ...
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Kari Lake calls legislators in push to repeal abortion ban she previously backed: The Senate GOP candidate has been lobbying state lawmakers behind the scenes ...
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Kari Lake calls legislators in push to repeal abortion ban she previously ...
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California Man Gets 9 Years in Firebombing of Planned Parenthood Clinic: The clinic, which provided abortion, birth control and other health services in Costa ...
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California Man Gets 9 Years in Firebombing of Planned Parenthood Clinic
Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
  • A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'

  • Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

  • Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.

  • Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.
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Tennessee case challenges abortion ban: 3 takeaways from arguments: A three-judge panel in Tennessee heard arguments Thursday in a case seeking to have the ...
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Tennessee case challenges abortion ban: 3 takeaways from arguments
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Colorado groups say they've collected enough signatures to place an abortion rights measure on the ballot
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Colorado groups say they've collected enough signatures to place an ...
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Abortion: Greens call for rapid legalization: Should abortion be regulated differently in Germany? The government is reluctant - despite clear recommendations ...
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Abortion: Greens call for rapid legalization
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Pence slams Trump's abortion stance as a 'slap in the face': Pence has largely kept his distance from Trump since leaving office and declined to ...
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Pence slams Trump's abortion stance as a 'slap in the face'
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Abortion ruling is a full-on disaster for Arizona Republicans: Opinion: With the return of an 1864 law banning abortion, Republicans now face a five-alarm fire ...
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Abortion ruling is a full-on disaster for Arizona Republicans
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'Major hurdles': The reality check behind Biden's big abortion promise: President Joe Biden has said that if re-elected, he would reverse the Trump-era actions ...
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'Major hurdles': The reality check behind Biden's big abortion promise
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Permanent birth control procedures increasing after abortion laws, new research finds
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Permanent birth control procedures increasing after abortion laws ...
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Florida Democratic Party raises $1.3M in first quarter: Florida’s Democratic Party said Tuesday that it raised $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 ...
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Florida Democratic Party raises $1.3M in first quarter
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Trump the Front-Runner? Not So Fast.: As foreign leaders trek to Mar-a-Lago to restore their ties to the once and future president, they might be surprised to ...
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Trump the Front-Runner? Not So Fast.
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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 ...