Texas abortions fell by 60% in first month under heartbeat law
Abortions in Texas declined by 60% in the first month after a law restricting the procedure went into effect, according to data released by the state’s Health and Human Services.
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Inflation climbs higher, worst numbers in 40 years
Prices of a range of goods and services have grown at the fastest rate in four decades, newly released inflation data show.
Three quarters of Americans believe ‘Defund the Police’ caused violent crime wave, poll finds
Three out of four Americans say defunding police departments has contributed to the rise in violent crime across the country, according to a new poll.
Congress moves to ban members from trading stocks as Pelosi drops opposition
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders have greenlighted a plan to craft legislation that would prohibit members of Congress from trading stock, after months of resistance to a ban by Pelosi, CNBC confirmed Wednesday.
Republican senators warn Biden they could block new Iran nuclear deal
As talks to revive the tattered 2015 nuclear deal restarted in Vienna Tuesday, US President Joe Biden was reminded of another obstacle, this time at home, to a smooth return to the agreement.
DHS issues terrorism advisory against ‘offenders’ who spread ‘misinformation’ about election fraud, COVID-19
The latest U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terrorist advisory bulletin says Americans who express concerns about election fraud or COVID-19 restrictions could be potential threats to domestic security.
U.S. plans to roll out COVID-19 shots for children under 5 years in February
The U.S. government is planning to roll out COVID-19 shots for children under the age of 5 as soon as Feb. 21, according to a document from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
US Trade Deficit Skyrockets to All-Time High During Biden’s First Year in Office
The U.S. trade deficit of 2021 hit record levels, nearing $1 trillion. This comes despite the Biden administration’s promises to improve the economy and bolster American manufacturing.
Washington State: Bill to scale back life in prison draws fire from victims, prosecutors, GOP
Washington State Democrats have been taking steps for several years to reduce the prison population due to high operating costs and a strong belief in second chances.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use Republican-drawn congressional map
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday to allow the state of Alabama to use a Republican-drawn congressional map after a lower court ruled that the map violates the Voting Rights Act.
As Pence and Trump Spar Over Election, Rubio Slams January 6th Committee as ‘Complete Partisan Scam’
More than a year after protestors invaded the U.S. Capitol, Republicans are still dealing with the events of January 6, 2021.
‘God-Given Rights’: Truck Drivers Plan Big California-to-DC Convoy to Protest COVID Mandates
Truck drivers across the world have been inspired by Canada’s “Freedom Convoy,” and now thousands more are taking a stand against vaccine mandates and other COVID demands that they are being forced to comply with.
Biden’s Iran Envoy To Give Classified Briefing to Congress After GOP Pressure
Biden administration Iran envoy Robert Malley is scheduled to brief House lawmakers for the first time in a classified setting on Tuesday following a pressure campaign from Republican foreign policy leaders, according to a copy of the hearing invitation obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
COVID cases continue sharp decline in nearly every state
SARS-CoV-2 cases are continuing a steep downward trend in nearly every state in the U.S., tracking with late predictions from numerous experts that the Omicron surge appears to have largely peaked.
Biden’s ‘Reproductive Healthcare Access Task Force’ criticized by pro-life groups
Pro-life advocates are criticizing the Biden administration’s move to establish a “reproductive healthcare access task force” after 2021 was record year for pro-life legislation at the state level.
55 federal agencies tracking religious objection requests amid concern from conservatives
As many as 55 federal departments and agencies have created 57 rule changes to keep track of employees or applicants who have sought exemptions of various kinds, including exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, a Christian conservative lobbying group reports.
CDC: 80.2% of Americans 5 and Older Have Had at Least One COVID-19 Shot
As of Thursday, 80.2 percent of Americans 5 years old and older have had at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine and 68 percent of Americans 5 and older have been fully vaccinated, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mass Shooting Near Virginia Tech University; 1 Killed, Several Injured
One person was killed, and another four people were injured in an overnight shooting at a bar near Virginia Tech university in the U.S. state of Virginia, police say.
Nearly 250,000 in U.S. Without Power as Winter Storm Batters States
As a menacing winter storm pummels much of the U.S., roughly 250,000 people are without power, according to poweroutage.us.
House GOP task force takes on FBI surveillance abuses, intrusions on Americans’ freedoms
House Republicans want to hold U.S. intelligence agencies accountable after recent episodes that look like politically motivated use of power from the Trump-Russia probe to recent raids on Project Veritas.