Politics
Shock, outrage and praise: Leaked Supreme Court abortion draft inflames Roe v. Wade debate, widens partisan divide
A draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn a half-century of abortion rights shocked lawmakers, sharpened political divisions and prompted calls to action after it leaked overnight. The draft published by Politico indicates the conservative-leaning court is poised to toss out the precedent established by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two rulings […]
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Biden defends abortion rights after leak of Supreme Court draft striking down Roe v. Wade
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service for former Vice President Walter Mondale in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., May 1, 2022. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Joe Biden on Tuesday reacted to a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would reverse the Roe v. Wade decision by calling on elected officials around […]
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Biden heads to Alabama facility where Lockheed is making key Javelin weapon for Ukraine
A serviceman of Ukrainian military forces holds a FGM-148 Javelin, an American-made portable anti-tank missile, at a checkpoint, where they hold a position near Kharkiv, on March 23, 2022. Sergey Bobok | AFP | Getty Images TROY, Alabama — One of the most effective U.S. weapons in Ukraine’s fight against Russia comes from an unlikely place: […]
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Crypto cash flows into midterm elections as the industry flexes its political clout
This year’s midterm elections aren’t just about red versus blue. Crypto investors are trying to turn politics orange. That’s the color adopted by bitcoin’s most ardent supporters, who have driven an influx of cash into campaigns across the country. Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of crypto exchange FTX, is the primary force behind the political action committee […]
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Leaked draft Supreme Court decision would overturn Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling, Politico report says
Supreme Court Police officers set up security barricades outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images The Supreme Court is poised to overturn the constitutionally protected right to abortion ensured by the nearly 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision, according to a leaked initial draft of the new opinion obtained by […]
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House probe of Capitol riot asks GOP Reps. Ronny Jackson, Mo Brooks and Andy Biggs to cooperate
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot sent letters Monday asking three Republican lawmakers to cooperate with the panel and share what they know about the deadly attack. The panel said it wants to ask one of those lawmakers, Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona, about his involvement in planning the events that […]
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Grand jury that will probe Trump on Georgia election meddling is seated
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally for Republican U.S. senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, ahead of their January runoff elections to determine control of the U.S. Senate, in Valdosta, Georgia, U.S., December 5, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The special grand jury that will help investigate former President Donald Trump for possible […]
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Supreme Court says Boston should have allowed Christian flag on city property
A man holds a flag he describes as “The Christian Flag.” Right-wing Proud Boy and Patriot Prayer adherents, “Three-Percenters”, and other armed allies of the extreme right demonstrated at Portland, Oregon’s Justice Center on August 22, 2020. John Rudoff | AP The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that Boston violated the Constitution when it refused […]
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Evacuations from besieged Mariupol steelworks continues; explosions heard in Russian border region. Follow our live updates
Explosions heard in Russian city of Belgorod, regional governor says Two explosions took place in the southern Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukrainian border, the region’s governor Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote in a social media post. “There were no casualties or damage,” Gladkov wrote, according to a Reuters translation. Belgorod is home to fuel and […]
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Finland has walked a political tightrope between Moscow and the West for decades. But that could be about to end
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has said that her country will be deciding on whether to join NATO within weeks. This could also propel neighbouring Sweden to do the same. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images Finland could be about to announce that it’s joining the military alliance NATO — in what would mark […]
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