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Joe Manchin Rules Out New Climate Spending, Tax Hikes
It’s a massive setback for the Democrats — as well as efforts to rein in the extreme effects of climate change.
Judge Rejects New Steve Bannon Demand For Trial Delay After Bombshell ‘King’ Trump Tape
A judge turned down yet another demand by Steve Bannon to delay his trial on contempt charges after he blew off a subpoena to testify before the Jan. 6 panel.
News Roundup: Secret Service erases Jan. 6 texts; Republicans lie, lie, lie about abortion
In the news today: The Secret Service had perhaps the best view of anyone into what transpired during the Jan. 6 coup attempt by Donald Trump, but the House select committee investigating the coup has now learned that the agency wiped all Secret Service text messages from that day. Coincidentally. And only after the House committee asked that they be turned over.
Dangerous far-right groups continue to gain power in America, and Republicans continue to back that rise.
Ivana Trump passes away at the age of 73; Donald Trump attempts to fundraise off the announcement
Ivana Trump, first wife of Donald Trump and mother of Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump, passed away at the age of 73. Multiple news outlets report that the disgraced former president confirmed on Thursday that she passed away at her home in New York City. The Trump family released a statement saying, “Our mother was an incredible woman — a force in business, a world-class athlete, a radiant beauty, and caring mother and friend.
Health officials beg Biden to start rolling out more vaccines before monkeypox gets out of control
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but … monkeypox is coming for us. In fact, according to epidemiologists and public health officials, it’s already here. And although we have a vaccine that’s approved to prevent the virus, the red tape took forever to cut.
Monkeypox is quickly spiraling into epidemic levels in the U.S., The Washington Post reports.
Vote against Judge Michelle Childs shows why it’s always foolish to make a deal with Mitch McConnell
In January, when President Joe Biden made it clear he intended to nominate a Black woman for the seat of retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered what The New York Times called a “stern warning” to Biden against making a radical choice. Instead, declared McConnell, Biden needed to look for someone who would “govern from the middle, steward our institutions and unite America.
Measure to examine spread of extremism in police, military ranks opposed by every House Republican
House Republicans added yet another brick in their growing wall of far-right extremism this week: They voted unanimously against a measure requiring federal military and law enforcement officials to analyze and report on the breadth and depth of the presence of right-wing extremists, particularly neo-Nazis and white supremacists, within the ranks of the nation’s military and law enforcement.
Local Prosecutors Can’t Protect Abortion Rights
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.In the aftermath of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, some prosecutors say they simply won’t enforce abortion laws. It’s an audacious gesture—that probably won’t make much difference.But first, here are three new stories from The Atlantic.
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Indiana AG eyes criminal prosecution of 10-year-old rape victim’s abortion doc
“Certainly, it’s an intimidation tactic,” said Fabiola Carrión, the director of reproductive and sexual health at the National Health Law Program.
Texas sues Biden over new abortion guidance as conservative groups mull more challenges
The suit targets a Monday memo in which the the government warned health workers and hospitals that refusing to treat patients who need an abortion could put them in legal jeopardy.
National Right to Life official: 10-year-old should have had baby
The story has sparked a national conversation over the consequences of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and how far some states are willing to go to prohibit abortions.
Confirmation of Ohio rape victim’s abortion story forces retreat from some conservative doubters
The case has become a microcosm of the fight over abortion rights.
How to Successfully Smash Your Face Against a Tree
In my third year of reporting on the coronavirus pandemic, I find woodpeckers, which can ram their heads against hard surfaces about 20 times a second, to be incredibly relatable.
“Reinfection Wave”: Ed Yong on BA.5 Omicron Variant Spread Amid Mask Mandate Rollbacks, Funding Cuts
COVID-19 cases are rising as the BA.5 Omicron variant puts more people in the hospital amid high rates of reinfection, which is the focus of a new piece by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ed Yong in The Atlantic that is headlined “Is BA.5 the ‘Reinfection Wave’?” Yong warns the premature rollback of protective policies, like mask mandates and public health funding, has left people more vulnerable to reinfection.
“Shameful”: Biden’s Trip to Saudi Arabia for More Oil Ignores Human Rights Abuses, Khashoggi Murder
President Biden is set to meet with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday as part of a four-day visit to restore key relationships and build security cooperation in the Middle East. Human rights activists are outraged that the U.S. is willing to support a leader responsible for human rights violations including in the brutal war in Yemen, the state-sanctioned killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and more.
Family of Slain Palestinian American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to Biden: Hold Israel Accountable
President Biden will be visiting the Palestinian territories and meeting President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday. Ahead of Biden’s trip, the family of Shireen Abu Akleh demanded Biden call out Israel over her killing while covering a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken invited Shireen Abu Akleh’s family to visit the United States. “We will continue to call for justice, and we will continue to call on the U.
As Biden Visits Israel, Palestinians Urge U.S. Not to Build Jerusalem Embassy on “Stolen Property”
President Biden is in Israel as part of a four-day trip to the Middle East, where he reaffirmed his support for Israel despite growing disapproval among members of the Democratic Party over the state’s brutal treatment of Palestinians. The Biden administration faces criticism over plans to build a U.S.
Low demand for young kids’ Covid vaccines is alarming doctors
Alabama and Mississippi are among states expecting few young children will get the shots soon.
Where Biden and Dems stand on abortion access 3 weeks into the deadlocked fight
Biden signed an executive order with new protections, but Democrats still lack support for more sweeping safeguards.
FDA to authorize Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine
The decision comes as White House officials stress the importance of vaccination to prevent severe disease.
988 set for quiet launch in light of state, federal concerns about crisis call spike
States say they are ready for the launch but long-term funding remains an open question.
No recession here: Hot jobs market tames fears of slump
Biden officials have repeatedly touted the jobs numbers as evidence of the economy’s underlying strength, but slowing the labor market is essential to helping tame consumer prices.
Failure ‘not an option’: Fed vows all-out fight on inflation
Fears have mounted that the central bank might trigger a recession sometime in the next year with its aggressive rate action.
Abortion Providers in Mississippi & Alabama Post-Roe Want Biden to Federally Codify Right to Choose
Heeding outrage from reproductive rights activists, President Biden signed an executive order Friday to ensure access to abortion medication and emergency contraception in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. We speak to the heads of two major reproductive health centers in the Deep South about how they are providing patient care now that abortion is criminalized.
‘Despicable’: Jim Jordan Called Out Over Outrageous Take On Child Rape Case
The Republican congressman from Ohio deleted the tweet — but his critics called him out over it.
Trump Tried To Call White House Support Staffer Who Was Talking To Jan. 6 Panel: Report
CNN first reported the former president called the person shortly after Cassidy Hutchinson’s bombshell testimony last month.
News Roundup: Bannon’s unsophisticated coup plan; Twitter sues Elon Musk
The Wall Street Journal and other conservative media outlets claimed that President Joe Biden’s anger over a 10-year-old Ohio girl having to leave the state to get an abortion after being raped was “fanciful” or made up.
Houston area officer kicked out of little league after assaulting kids but he’s still a sergeant
On Saturday, in the greater Houston area of Texas, children played little league baseball. One such game between the 9-and-under Scorpions Baseball team and Prospects Baseball team ended with a Scorpions loss. It happens every weekend—one team wins and the others lose. Little league baseball (like many youth sports) has a great tradition where both teams and their adult coaches line up and then give one another high fives after the game.
Legendary Descendents slam former Oath Keeper for rocking band’s shirt at Jan. 6 committee hearing
On Tuesday, former high-ranking Oath Keeper Jason Van Tatenhove testified during the latest Jan. 6 committee hearing.