Legal abortion fell by 6% after Roe was overturned, report finds
The number of women receiving legal abortions fell by more than 6% in the six months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a new report.
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Idaho passes first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” legislation
Idaho has passed a first-of-its-kind “abortion trafficking” law that criminalizes adults who help an underage girl to get an abortion without the consent of her parent or legal guardian, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Oklahoma school board unanimously rejects application for publicly-funded Catholic charter school
A school board appointed by Republican officials in Oklahoma has unanimously rejected an application by the Catholic Church to establish the first tax-payer funded religious charter school in the US, Reuters reports.
Biden administration officials were involved in Mar-a-Lago raid despite claiming otherwise: report
The Biden administration involved itself in the raid of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home despite reports that its officials were “stunned” to find out about the news on social media, according to the group America First Legal, which obtained internal government documents related to the raid through a Freedom of Information Act request.
US Bank Lending Slumps by Most on Record in Final Weeks of March
US bank lending contracted by the most on record in the last two weeks of March, indicating a tightening of credit conditions in the wake of several high-profile bank collapses that risks damaging the economy.
Leak of US classified documents online is “very serious risk to national security” and could lead to loss of life, Pentagon says
The Pentagon said Monday that the recent leak of classified US Defense Department documents for circulation online presents an ongoing “very serious risk to national security” and could potentially lead to the loss of life, CNS News reports.
Justice Department asks appeals court to stop ruling that would halt approval of abortion pill
The Justice Department on Monday asked a federal appeals court to pause a lower court decision that would halt approval of the abortion medication mifepristone.
Next abortion battles may be among states with clashing laws
Abortion is banned in Idaho at all stages of pregnancy, but the governor on Wednesday signed another law making it illegal to provide help within the state’s boundaries to minors seeking an abortion without parental consent.
Kentucky Governor Urges Prayers As Several Killed At Bank
Residents in the U.S. state of Kentucky faced calls for prayers Monday after authorities confirmed that at least four people were killed, including friends of the governor, while eight others were injured in a shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville.
Deficit soars to $1.1 trillion for first half of fiscal 2023
The federal budget deficit soared to $1.1 trillion for the first half of fiscal 2023, the Congressional Budget Office estimated Monday, $430 billion more than in the same time frame the previous year.
House Oversight Republicans subpoena more bank records in Biden family probe
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has subpoenaed several more banks for records on the Biden family’s business dealings, following Bank of America records that revealed suspicious payouts months after President Biden left the vice presidency.
Judge blocks abortion pills nationwide while another judge exempts 17 blue states
The status of the abortion pill was thrown into doubt after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, only to have the order countered by another federal judge.
DOJ ‘inadvertently’ hid evidence in case of FBI agent accused of colluding with Russia
The Justice Department acknowledged Thursday that it “inadvertently” withheld evidence from defense attorneys representing a former top FBI official who was involved in the Trump-Russia collusion investigation and is now charged with conspiring with Russia to violate U.S. sanctions.
In short time, half of America moves to constitutional carry as more states embrace gun rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed legislation into law that makes Florida the 26th state to allow Americans to carry firearms on their person for self-defense without a permit as one of the fastest moving affirmations of the Second Amendment continues to sweep the country.
RFK Jr. to Run for President as a Democrat, Blasts ‘Censorship Liberalism’ and ‘Neo-Con Project’ in Ukraine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy, filed papers with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on Apr. 5 declaring his intention to run for president of the United States in 2024. RFK Jr. is a Democrat and likely would be challenging Joe Biden for the nomination.
Indiana and Idaho ban sex-change treatment for minors aged under 18
Idaho and Indiana have now fully passed laws banning sex-change treatment, including puberty blockers and transition surgeries for minors under the age of 18, ABC7 News reports. Idaho’s legislation was signed into law by Republican Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday, while Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Indiana’s on Wednesday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Files Paperwork For 2024 Presidential Run
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. filed paperwork Wednesday to run for president in the Democratic primary, according to a statement of candidacy.
Job openings fall below 10 million for first time in nearly two years
The number of job openings in the United States tumbled below 10 million in February, the lowest level in nearly two years.
Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Charges
The grim-faced former U.S. President Donald J. Trump pleaded “not guilty” Tuesday to 34 charges related to an investigation into a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
US Manufacturing Reaches New Low
U.S. manufacturing reached its lowest point since the start of the pandemic, according to a report released just as President Joe Biden embarked on a tour of U.S. factories to tout his promise to boost the industry.