Biden rescinds abortion restrictions on US foreign aid

President Joe Biden on Thursday rescinded a regulation that barred U.S. foreign aid from being used to perform or promote abortions. His decision, while expected, was cheered by abortion-choice advocates and some humanitarian groups and denounced by anti-abortion groups.

Senate and House committees to hold hearings on GameStop trading fallout

Both the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Banking Committee announced Friday that they will hold hearings regarding “recent market instability” after a number of major online stock brokerages introduced restrictions on trades involving tech stocks commonly shorted by institutional investors.

US Defense Intelligence Agency bought warrantless phone location data

A report published Friday reveals that the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in recent years bought American smartphone location data with first obtaining warrants, Common Dreams reports. As the DIA is responsible for apprising military and civilian policymakers about the actions and intentions of foreign governments and non-state actors, the current revelation has caused digital rights advocates to react with alarm.

New Gallup Poll: 11% of Americans satisfied with country’s direction

A new Gallup poll taken before the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Joe Biden shows 11% of Americans are satisfied with the condition of the US. Reporting its poll results, Gallup specifies it found Republicans’ satisfaction with the US tied with Independents’ at 14%, compared to Democrats’ level of 5%.

Trump’s Conviction Unlikely Vote Shows

A conviction of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump appeared unlikely as 45 Republican senators voted against holding an impeachment trial.

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