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Biden’s abortion response curbed by fears of another Supreme Court showdown
The potential impact of the high court leaves the White House feeling restricted by what post-Roe actions it can take.
Americans scramble for abortions in states that have banned it
New avenues are emerging, but logistical hassles are everywhere.
Michigan activists submit signatures to put abortion rights on the ballot in November
The initiative, if certified and passed, could enshrine the right to procedure in the state’s constitution.
The RNC is promoting Trump and his business, raising fresh concerns about its neutrality
These are uncharted waters for the committee. And some in the party don’t think it’s charting them well so far.
Why judges might balk at forcing Musk to buy Twitter
The Tesla CEO could be required to buy Twitter. What would that mean for the platform’s future?
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The power players, latest policy developments, and intriguing whispers percolating inside the West Wing.
Republicans are poised to win the House and Senate. Welcome to our Election Forecast.
We rated every race in play in the midterms. Here’s who we think will win.
Dems' climate and tax agenda to consume Congress in July
Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin have taken concrete steps forward on their party-line proposal, and a bill could be on the floor before the end of the month.
Democrats bet on abortion in bid to oust pro-impeachment Republican
Rep. David Valadao believes his focus on local issues will win his reelection in a blue district. His opponent thinks his strict abortion stance will sink him.
‘Operation Higher Court’: Inside the religious right’s efforts to wine and dine Supreme Court justices
A former evangelical leader details his group’s extensive program to influence Justices Thomas, Alito and Scalia through meals and entertainment.
Biden isn’t running out of ideas, Dems fear. He’s running out of time.
Democrats are pressing the White House to try and change the dynamics of the midterms. They fear it’s getting too late.
STATES
Did Minnesota accidentally legalize weed?
“That doesn’t legalize marijuana?” Republican Sen. Jim Abeler asked after state lawmakers OK’d products with hemp-derived THC.
‘Stunned, outraged, and deeply saddened’: Biden mourns Japan’s Abe after assassination
“The United States stands with Japan in this moment of grief,” the president said.
Trump-era federal Covid contract recipient has yet to meet major deadlines
Two years in, Phlow Corp. has not delivered on high-tech methods to domestically manufacture cheap generic drugs.
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