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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Trump’s DACA Challenge Beginning October

Posted on Monday, July 1, 2019

The Supreme Court will issue a ruling on the legality of Trump’s actions in trying to end the DACA program instituted under the Obama administration, slating a decision to be made during the Court’s next session between October…

Supreme Court Bends to 1992 Abortion Precedent in Denying Alabama Suit to Ban Dismemberment Abortions

Posted on Monday, July 1, 2019

The Supreme Court struck down an attempt by Alabama to reinstitute a 2016 law banning second-trimester abortions, citing the 'undue burden' precedent from 1992’s Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision.

Federal judge blocks Trump from using $2.5B in military funds for border wall

Posted on Monday, July 1, 2019

A California federal judge issued a ruling blocking President Trump from using $2.5 billion in military funds to build a wall along the southern border.

Pelosi: ‘The Children Come First’ in Turnaround Decision to Support Trump’s Aid Package

Posted on Monday, July 1, 2019

A $4.6 billion aid package will head to the southern border to alleviate worsening conditions for migrants, following a 305-102 vote that capped gridlock in Congress and a rift in the Democratic party.

Trump Administration’s Reasoning for Seeking Citizenship Status of Census Respondents ‘Contrived’: Supreme Court

Posted on Monday, July 1, 2019

The Supreme Court rejected an attempt by the Trump administration to place a citizenship question on the 2020 census questionnaire Thursday, leading Trump to suggest a delay to the census count beyond April of next year.

Supreme Court delivers blow to Trump administration in census case

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2019

The Supreme Court on Thursday sent the case involving the Trump administration's efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census back to the lower court for further proceedings in a loss for the Trump administration.

House sends Trump border aid bill after Pelosi caves to pressure from moderates

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2019

The House on Thursday passed a bipartisan Senate bill that would address the crisis at the southern border, dealing a major blow to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and progressives who had pushed for stronger protections for migrant children.

Massachusetts Democrats Seek Abortion Expansion, Hoping to Join 6 Other States

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2019

Massachusetts is looking to join Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Illinois, Nevada, and New York as the next state to reduce restrictions on abortions, even as other states pass “heartbeat” bills seeking to prevent it.

Ohio Diverts Funds Formerly Allocated to Planned Parenthood to Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2019

Ohio will devote $5 million to crisis pregnancy centers if a new bill passes in the Ohio House of Representatives, having almost completely withdrawn the $1.5 million in annual funds it formerly allocated to Planned Parenthood through a…

Senate passes border spending package, setting up fight with House

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2019

Both the Senate and House have now passed legislation delivering billions of dollars to address the growing humanitarian crisis at the southern border. But lawmakers have no agreement on how to reconcile those bills before a recess set…

‘We Are Proudly Defending the Sanctity of Life’: Trump Touts Pro-Life Record at ‘Road to Majority’ Conference

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2019

Judicial appointments, abortion, criminal justice reform -- all issues of importance to many evangelicals and they were all issues President Trump brought up Wednesday as he spoke to supporters at a conference in the nation's capitol.

Pro-choice advocates push do-it-yourself abortion kits to states

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2019

A coalition of pro-choice advocates is expanding abortion services via shipments of do-it-yourself medications and telemedicine in several states including Georgia, which recently banned the practice after a fetal heartbeat is detected.

U.S. House passes border aid bill, Trump vows veto

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $4.5 billion aid package to address the migrant surge along the U.S.-Mexico border, including new standards for migrants in custody following reports of poor conditions facing young children at…

Vermont Medicaid Clears the Way for Transgender Kids to Get Gender Reassignment

Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Vermont will enact new rules in its health insurance marketplace that allow minors covered by Medicaid to receive free gender reassignment surgeries with fewer restrictions.

Mexico sends 15,000 troops to US border to keep migration in check, officials say

Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019

The Mexican government has dispatched approximately 15,000 troops and National Guard officers to the U.S. border in a bid to check the flow of migration from Central America, the country's defense chief told reporters Monday.

Rhode Island Passes Latest in Slew of Pro-Abortion Bills

Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo signed into law the most recent in a slew of bills designed to protect or expand abortion rights on June 19th, following bills in Maine, Vermont, Illinois, Nevada, and New York.

U.S. appeals court lets Trump abortion referral ‘gag rule’ go into effect

Posted on Friday, June 21, 2019

A federal appeals court on Thursday cleared the way for the Trump administration to enforce a controversial rule barring clinics that receive federal funds for family planning services from referring patients to abortion providers.

‘Peace Cross’ Remains Standing After Landmark Religious Freedom Decision

Posted on Friday, June 21, 2019

A 40-foot cross memorializing fallen soldiers in World War I have been spared destruction after the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that its religious dimension did not violate the establishment clause of the First Amendment.

Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves interest rates unchanged for now

Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2019

The Federal Reserve is holding its benchmark interest rate steady, although policymakers indicate a willingness to loosen the monetary reins if U.S. economic growth sags.

U.S. Senate To Vote On Bill To Block Trump’s Sale of Weapons To Saudi Arabia, Others

Posted on Thursday, June 20, 2019

The U.S. Senate will vote on June 20 on legislation seeking to block $8 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies, as lawmakers' anger with Riyadh increases.

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