Democrats notched 2 early wins in Kentucky and Ohio, both states that voted for Trump in 2020. In both states, abortion was the main campaign issue.
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House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
The three-term congresswoman has long been a target of criticism for her views on the decades-long conflict in the Middle East.
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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected in Kentucky, overcoming Republican dominance
His opponent, Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, was a protege of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Posted inElection 2023, Nation & World, Politics
Ohio’s Issue 1 passes, protecting abortion rights in the Republican state
It’s the seventh state to protect access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
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Ten days before another government shutdown, Congress expands to-do list with Ukraine, border
The budget-shutdown loop continues because the House and Senate have failed to pass the dozen individual bills needed to fund various agencies, resulting in constant stopgap measures.
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Special counsel in Hunter Biden case insists he was ‘decision-maker’ in rare testimony
U.S. Attorney David Weiss told lawmakers he’s required to follow Justice Department guidelines and federal law, but those conditions don’t interfere with his decision-making authority.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Treasury’s Yellen calls Republican effort to cut IRS funding ‘damaging and irresponsible’
House Republicans argue it would save taxpayer money, but independent budget analysts say it would actually cost taxpayers billions from uncollected tax revenues.
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Supreme Court likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims
Justices sounded persuaded by arguments from the Biden administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer that the prohibition aligns with the longstanding practice of disarming dangerous people.
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Syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketed in 2022
Congenital syphilis can lead to deafness, blindness, malformed bones and even death.
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Israel fights Hamas deep in Gaza City and foresees control of enclave’s security after war
Israeli officials say the offensive will last for some time and acknowledge that don’t have a concrete plan for what comes after.