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DeSantis Pivots Right on Abortion, Laying Groundwork for Presidential Primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stayed quiet about abortion rights during reelection, but now he’s pushing an abortion ban.

Rupert Murdoch Admits Fox Hosts “Were Endorsing” False Election Fraud Claims
Commentators cited Murdoch's deposition as evidence that the network couldn't be trusted to report the facts.

DeSantis Plans to Skip CPAC, While Trump Remains Featured Speaker
The move is a gamble, as the gathering is seen as a means for presidential hopefuls to gain support among conservatives.

Will the Equal Rights Amendment Finally Be Added to the US Constitution?
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss a joint resolution to finally affirm the amendment.

Former Watergate Prosecutor: Trump Should Have Been Charged Upon Exiting Office
Trump could potentially face charges in multiple investigations at the state and federal levels.

Media Orgs Demand McCarthy Hand Over Jan. 6 Footage He Gave to Tucker Carlson
News organizations expressed concern that Carlson would use the tapes to push an "ideologically-based narrative."

Voter Suppression Laws Are Targeting Youth — But They Are Fighting Back
Youth voting blocs are so powerful that most schools have enough students to easily tip an election in key states.

As US Reengages Maduro, Oil Giants Earn Deals — and Venezuelans Protest
The protests in Venezuela show a broad movement of people who are reaching the end of their tether amid inequality.

GOP Lawmaker Uses Racist Trope, Calls Chinese American Colleague Disloyal
Several members of Congress condemned the lawmaker's racist words, describing them as "disgusting" and "dangerous."

Republicans Unveil Bill to Make AR-15-Style Rifle the “National Gun”
AR-15-style weapons have been used in some of the deadliest shootings in modern U.S. history.