Former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin says feds are “targeting parents” who just want to speak out.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
The Texas abortion law is suspended for now, but its impact has been swift
A federal judge has ordered Texas to suspend a new law banning most abortions in the state, but that doesn’t mean abortion services will instantly resume.
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Trump intends to invoke executive privilege in Jan. 6 House probe
The move sets the stage for a likely clash with House Democrats who are investigating the roles of Trump and his allies in the run-up to the riot.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Senate report details Trump’s pressure on Justice Department to overturn election results
It shows how Trump benefited from the support of a little-known Justice Department lawyer who championed the then-president’s efforts to challenge the vote but how, in the end, other senior officials stood together to face down Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
U.S. dodges default crisis – for now – as Senate votes to extend borrowing
The 50-48 vote in support of the bill to raise the government’s debt ceiling by nearly a half-trillion dollars brought instant relief, but it provides only a reprieve.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Todd Akin, whose ‘legitimate rape’ comment derailed his U.S. Senate run, dies at 74
In August 2012, the candidate argued that abortions wouldn’t be necessary for rape victims because, ‘If it’s legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down.’
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Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid perilous standoff
Buying time until December will allow Republicans to avoid the blame they would have gotten from some quarters for blocking a vote on a longer extension.
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Biden says Senate filibuster change on debt a ‘real possibility’
But it seems highly unlikely, in part because all Democratic senators would need to be on board.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Pence says media focus on deadly Capitol riot meant to ‘demean’ Trump supporters
His comments come despite being evacuated from the Senate chamber Jan. 6 amid threats to his life.
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Biden goes on the road to push his big plans as key to avoid ‘America’s decline’
Back in Washington, negotiations continue on a pair of bills to boost spending on safety net, health and environmental programs and infrastructure projects.