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Watchdog Group Calls Out GOP Senators Over Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo Defenses
Leonard Leo has chosen to ignore a Senate Judiciary Committee subpoena given to him earlier this month.
US Supreme Court Considers Whether Hospitals Must Provide Emergency Abortions
“If these extreme politicians succeed, doctors will be forced to withhold critical care from their patients.”
Rejecting Safety Amendments, TN GOP Passes Bill Allowing Handguns for Teachers
The legislation doesn’t allow schools or school districts to opt out of the program.
California Gov. Newsom Proposes Bill to Help Arizonans Seeking Abortion Care
The bill is a response to Arizona’s abortion ban, which will likely prompt abortion seekers to travel to California.
Despite Violent Threats, Maine Signs Trans and Abortion Sanctuary Bill Into Law
It codifies gender-affirming and reproductive care as legal rights and offers protection from out-of-state prosecution.
Senate Approves $95B Package With $17B in Unconditional Military Aid for Israel
Sanders condemned the Senate's refusal to allow a vote on his amendment to cut military aid to Israel from the bill.
Judge Rejects Trump Lawyer’s Gag Order Defense: “You’re Losing All Credibility”
Prosecutors seek a $1,000 fine for each of the 10 times Trump has seemingly violated the court-imposed gag order.
Summer Lee Wins Primary Against Opponent Backed by Billionaire GOP Megadonor
Lee defeated Bhavini Patel, who characterized Lee as "fringe” and actively courted Republican and pro-Israel voters.
South Korean High Court Hears First-Ever Youth Climate Case in Asia
The lawsuit notes that the government is constitutionally obligated to protect Koreans from the climate emergency.
Ohio Attorney General Asks Court to Restrict Judge’s Pause on Anti-Trans Law
However, AG David Yost had no issues with the “court's authority” when it issued an injunction against gun ordinances.