Medical providers found in violation of the new law, which still needs to be approved by Republican Governor Kay Ivey, could face 10 years in prison.
Reuters reports that Democrats
in the Alabama House argued that the bill
contradicts Republican principles.
This is not small government;
this is not a conservative bill, Neil Rafferty, Democratic Representative
from Alabama, via Reuters.
Republican Representative Wes Allen compared
the new legislation to laws that prevent minors
from getting tattoos or buying cigarettes.
.
Republican Representative Wes Allen compared
the new legislation to laws that prevent minors
from getting tattoos or buying cigarettes.
.
We make decisions in this body
all the time that are to protect children
from making decisions that could
permanently harm them, Wes Allen, Republican Representative
from Alabama, via Reuters.
Alabama's governor has not said
whether she would sign the bill.
Second Amazon Union Vote , in NYC Fails.
Last month, Amazon workers on
Staten Island voted to unionize, becoming the first to do so in the United States.
Last month, Amazon workers on
Staten Island voted to unionize, becoming the first to do so in the United States.
But on May 2, 'New York Post' reports that a second, smaller Staten Island Amazon facility voted against following in their footsteps. .
But on May 2, 'New York Post' reports that a second, smaller Staten Island Amazon facility voted against following in their footsteps. .
The vote count was reportedly 380 for
and 618 against unionization.
Still, the Amazon Labor Union has
vowed to continue its fight.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez showed up to support union activists in April.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez showed up to support union activists in April.
I say to Jeff Bezos, who owns a $500 million yacht ā I say, āJeff, when youāre out on your yacht, I want you to think about the workers. āThey want housing that is affordable. They want to be able to put away a few bucks to send their kids to college, Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement, as reported by 'New York Post'.
I say to Jeff Bezos, who owns a $500 million yacht ā I say, āJeff, when youāre out on your yacht, I want you to think about the workers. āThey want housing that is affordable. They want to be able to put away a few bucks to send their kids to college, Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement, as reported by 'New York Post'.
Meanwhile, Amazon has appealed the vote to unionize at the first Staten Island warehouse and contested another union vote in Bessemer, AL.
Meanwhile, Amazon has appealed the vote to unionize at the first Staten Island warehouse and contested another union vote in Bessemer, AL.
The National Labor Relations Board
is looking into both situations
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Louisiana Judge , Temporarily Blocks Abortion Ban , Following SCOTUS Ruling.
Reuters reports that on June 27, Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Robin Giarrusso temporarily blocked the GOP-led state from enforcing abortion ban laws.
Louisiana's laws banning abortion were set to go into effect following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Louisiana's laws banning abortion were set to go into effect following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Judge Giarrusso issued the temporary restraining order after one of the state's three abortion clinics, Hope Medical Group for Women, sued.
The clinic argues that the state's trigger law bans "lack constitutionally required safeguards to prevent arbitrary enforcement" and violate due process rights granted by the state's constitution.
The clinic argues that the state's trigger law bans "lack constitutionally required safeguards to prevent arbitrary enforcement" and violate due process rights granted by the state's constitution.
The clinic also contends that the vagueness surrounding the trigger bans has led to
conflicting statements at local and state levels.
A hearing has been scheduled for July 8.
Reuters reports clinics in other states
have taken similar measures.
On June 25, Planned Parenthood
sued over Utah's trigger ban.
and abortion rights advocates in Ohio intend to challenge an abortion ban that took effect in the state on June 24.
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Joe Biden's Approval Rating , Continues To Plummet.
'The Hill' reports that for the fourth consecutive week, President Joe Biden's approval rating trended downwards.
A recent poll by Reuters-Ipsos found
only 36% of respondents approve of
the work Biden is doing as president.
Since August, Biden's approval
rating hasn't climbed above 50%.
Indicative of the stark divide between
the country's political parties, .
73% of Democrats surveyed said
they approve of Biden's work.
7% of Republicans currently
approve of the Biden administration.
Only 18% of those surveyed think
the country is heading in the right
direction with Biden at the helm.
Biden has faced challenges in his
first term, such as an inflated economy
and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Biden has faced challenges in his
first term, such as an inflated economy
and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Though many economists forecast an economy dipping into recession, Biden has said he doesn't believe recession is inevitable.
First of all, itās not inevitable. , President Joe Biden, in an interview with The Associated Press, via 'The Hill'.
Secondly, weāre in a stronger position than any nation in the world to overcome this inflation. , President Joe Biden, in an interview with The Associated Press, via 'The Hill'
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Elon Muskās Kid , Wants To Change Their Name , To Cut Ties With Father.
Reuters reports that Musk's transgender daughter has filed a request to change both her name and birth certificate. .
Formerly Xavier Alexander Musk, the request has been issued to reflect her gender identity and to disassociate herself from her father.
I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form, Elon Musk's daughter, via court documents,
as reported by Reuters.
Reuters reports that the court documents
can be viewed via PlainSite.org.
but her new name has been redacted.
Her mother, Justine Wilson,
divorced Musk in 2008.
Details of the exact issues that have caused a rift between Musk and his daughter are unclear.
Reuters reports that Musk touched on the topic of transgender people in 2020.
I absolutely support
trans, but all these
pronouns are an
esthetic nightmare, Elon Musk, via Twitter.
Last month, Musk also revealed his support for the
Republican Party which has adamantly fought to
limit transgender rights throughout the country.
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Elon Musk Expresses , His Likely Support for Republican, Ron DeSantis in 2024 Election.
Business Insider reports that Elon Musk took to Twitter to say that he'll probably support Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election.
Business Insider reports that Elon Musk took to Twitter to say that he'll probably support Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election.
Early on June 15, Musk tweeted that it was still
"tbd" (to be decided) whether or not he
would support a Republican for president. .
When asked who he was
"leaning towards,"
Musk simply said, , "DeSantis.".
When asked who he was
"leaning towards,"
Musk simply said, , "DeSantis.".
He added that while he supported Democrat Andrew Yang
in the 2020 election, he believes that DeSantis
"has a better chance of winning" the upcoming race. .
He added that while he supported Democrat Andrew Yang
in the 2020 election, he believes that DeSantis
"has a better chance of winning" the upcoming race. .
Last month, Musk described himself as a, "moderate, neither Republican nor Democrat.".
He also pointed out that he had always voted for Democrats in the past but was considering voting Republican in the upcoming election.
He also pointed out that he had always voted for Democrats in the past but was considering voting Republican in the upcoming election.
Musk has since tweeted that he supported
Republican Mayra Flores in a June 14 special election
for the 34th congressional district of Texas.
Musk has since tweeted that he supported
Republican Mayra Flores in a June 14 special election
for the 34th congressional district of Texas.
Flores won the election
against Democrat Daniel Sanchez. .
DeSantis, a rising star within the Republican Party,
is reportedly seen as competition for former President
Donald Trump's bid to regain the presidency in 2024.
DeSantis, a rising star within the Republican Party,
is reportedly seen as competition for former President
Donald Trump's bid to regain the presidency in 2024.
According to Business Insider,
DeSantis has not yet officially announced
that he would run for president
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Biden Speaks on Inflation , As Economists Signal Rising Interest Rates.
CNN reports President Joe Biden spoke at the AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia on June 14 ...
... and attempted to give a positive spin on his spotty economic track record.
Biden spoke of the inflation "sapping the strength
of a lot of families," and lamented the Senate that
has blocked much of his domestic agenda.
The problem is Republicans in Congress are doing everything they can to stop my plans to bring down costs on ordinary families. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
Thatās why my plan is not finished and why the results arenāt finished either. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
Jobs are back but prices are
still too high. Covid is down but gas prices are up. Our work isnāt done.
But hereās the deal: America
still has a choice to make. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
A choice between a government by the few ā for the few ā or a government for all of us. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
In recent months, Biden has leaned into his criticism of Republicans' "ultra-MAGA agenda.".
Look, I believe in bipartisanship, but I have no illusions about this Republican Party, the MAGA party. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
Iāve been able to bring some Republicans along on parts of my
plan, but the fact is Republicans
in Congress are still in the grip
of the ultra MAGA agenda. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN
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The US Senate has passed a rare bipartisan package of gun safety legislation, sending it to the House of Representatives for further approval. Sky News
Donald Trump Slams Jan. 6 Committee , on Truth Social.
The House committee that's been investigating the events of
Jan. 6 publicly shared some of its findings on June 9.
The House committee that's been investigating the events of
Jan. 6 publicly shared some of its findings on June 9.
Testimony from several witnesses, including
Ivanka Trump, former AG William Barr, and Capitol
Police officer Caroline Edwards was also included.
Testimony from several witnesses, including
Ivanka Trump, former AG William Barr, and Capitol
Police officer Caroline Edwards was also included.
Testimony from several witnesses, including
Ivanka Trump, former AG William Barr, and Capitol
Police officer Caroline Edwards was also included.
Trump was accused of endorsing the chants of rioter's shouting "Hang Mike Pence!".
Trump was accused of endorsing the chants of rioter's shouting "Hang Mike Pence!".
AG Barr said he told the former president
he "didn't want to be a part of"
saying the election was stolen.
AG Barr said he told the former president
he "didn't want to be a part of"
saying the election was stolen.
Ivanka testified that she accepted Barr's conclusions that there was no widespread voter fraud.
Trump took to his social media platform,
Truth Social, on June 10 to lash out
about the claims that had been made.
A second hearing will take place on June 13
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Biden Invokes Defense Powers , to Address Baby Formula Shortage.
President Joe Biden invoked the
Defense Production Act on May 18.
āOperation Fly Formulaā will make use of planes owned by the Defense Department to assist in the distribution of baby formula.
The planes will be deployed both
nationally and internationally.
I know parents all across the country are worried about finding enough infant formula to feed their babies ā , President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
... as a parent and as a grandparent, I know just how stressful that is, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
[I have directed my administration] to do everything possible to ensure thereās enough safe baby formula.., President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
... and that itās quickly reaching families that need it the most, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
In this case, the Defense Production Act allows the president to order companies to prioritize the production and distribution of baby formula. .
The House of Representatives approved $28 million in emergency funds to address the shortage.
It also approved a bill that would ease restrictions on the types of formula that can be purchased through federal aid programs geared toward women and children.
I know what it means to not be able to stretch out milk for the entire month, Rep. Jahana Hayes, (CA-D),
via 'The New York Times'.
With everything going on right now, the last thing a family should have to worry about is feeding their children, Rep. Jahana Hayes, (CA-D),
via 'The New York Times'.
This is so basic. Everyone understands that weāre all on high alert here, and this is an incredible emergency, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, (MI-D),
via 'The New York Times'.
While the emergency funds did not receive overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill to ease baby formula purchasing restrictions did.
The emergency funds would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to increase its ability to oversee companies that produce baby formula.
Both measures are expected to pass in the Senate
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Jan 6
Panel Subpoenas , House Minority
Leader McCarthy, , 4 Other GOP Reps.
The five subpoenaed Representatives had all declined a voluntary meeting with the
House special committee. .
In addition to
House Minority Leader
Kevin McCarthy.
the Jan. 6 panel also subpoenaed
PA Rep. Scott Perry.
OH Rep. Jim Jordan.
AZ Rep. Andy Biggs ...
... and AL Rep. Mo Brooks.
It is rare for a House committee to issue subpoenas against its own members.
The Special House Committee will hold
public hearings in June pertaining to the
U.S. Capitol riots that occurred on Jan. 6.
In a statement confirming
the subpoenas, democratic
MS Rep. Bennie Thompson
explained the panel's decision.
The select committee has learned that several of our colleagues have information relevant to our investigation into the attack on Jan. 6 and the events leading
up to it. , Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Before we hold our hearings next month, we wished to provide members the opportunity to discuss these matters with the committee voluntarily. , Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Regrettably, the individuals receiving subpoenas today have refused and weāre forced to take this step to help ensure the committee uncovers facts concerning Jan. 6, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
The subpoenas come after weeks of research and internal debate among committee members as to whether the action was necessary.
Minority Leader McCarthy is said to have consulted with counsel as to how to fight the subpoena.
The panel reportedly wishes to question McCarthy about his post-Jan. 6 conversations concerning former President Donald Trump
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House Votes To Allow , Congressional Staffers To Unionize.
Fox News reports that on the evening of May 10,
the House of Representatives passed a bill that
gives congressional employees the right to unionize.
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, issued a statement after the "historic" bill was passed by a vote of 217-202.
Today, the House took historic action paving the way for Congressional staffers to choose to join together in a union. By empowering staffers to advocate for themselves and each other, we take an important step to ensure the House is best able to serve the American people, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement.
The Democratic House is committed to honoring their service, while ensuring the Congress is well-positioned to compete for outstanding and diverse staff. Last week, I was proud to announce that the House will set its first-ever pay floor, establishing a minimum annual salary of $45,000, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement.
These new steps build on the actions that
I have been proud to take as Speaker to strengthen and diversify our Capitol Hill workforce, including establishing the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to help
open the doors to public service for underrepresented communities, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement.
Rep. Andy Levin, who authored the resolution, also issued a statement.
After 26 years, the House has finally provided its workers the fundamental human right to form a union without fear of retaliation. , Rep. Andy Levin, resolution author, via statement.
As someone who has spent decades in the labor movement and devoted their life to protecting and enhancing workersā rights, this moment stands out as a major highlight, Rep. Andy Levin, resolution author, via statement.
According to current White House
Press Secretary Jen Psaki, President Biden
is also in favor of the resolution.
According to current White House
Press Secretary Jen Psaki, President Biden
is also in favor of the resolution
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Poll Shows Most Americans , Oppose the Supreme Court's, Abortion Ruling.
NPR reports that a majority of Americans
say they disagree with the Supreme Court's
overthrowing of Roe v. Wade.
According to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll,
a majority also think the ruling was politically motivated
and has raised concerns for other rights being lost.
On June 24, the Supreme Court reversed 50 years
of precedent that access to an abortion
was a right in the United States.
The decision by the nation's highest court
places the right to regulate abortion
in the hands on individual states.
About half of the states have already
made moves to limit access to abortions
or ban the procedure completely.
According to NPR, a majority of Americans said that the issue is a personal one, with two-thirds of respondents saying they or someone they know has had an abortion.
At the same time, the NPR poll showed
that confidence in the Supreme Court
is also on the decline.
58% of respondents said
that they have not much or
no confidence in the institution.
Only 39% of respondents said they feel
a great deal or a quite a lot of confidence
in the United States' highest court.
According to NPR, the decision has also
driven more people to vote in the upcoming
midterm elections, particularly Democrats
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