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Today's Political News Compilation - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Reproductive Rights Advocates Protest At The US Supreme Court, holding signs that say "Keep Abortion Legal" and "Safe Abortion is a human right!" Democrats hope to tap into anger about the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision in the 2024 elections.
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Senate Republicans block Democratic bill codifying Roe v. Wade abortion protections
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked legislation led by Democrats to revive the protections of Roe v. Wade in the wake of the Supreme Court eliminating the nationwide right to abortion.
The vote was 49-44, falling short of the super-majority needed to defeat a filibuster due to broad opposition from Republicans, who dismissed it as a political stunt.
The Reproductive Freedom for Women Act, introduced last month around the second anniversary of the court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, is just a few sentences long. It states that “protections for access to abortion rights and other reproductive health care” after the 2022 ruling “should be supported.” It adds that “the protections enshrined in Roe v. Wade ... should be restored and built upon, moving towards a future where there is reproductive freedom for all.” ...
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Judge cuts Giuliani’s mic after outburst. Reporter describes what happened | CNN Politics
CNN’s Katelyn Polantz reports that a bankruptcy court judge cut Rudy Giuliani’s microphone after numerous outbursts by Giuliani during a hearing where creditors asked to put his finances under the control of an independent trustee in order to lock down his assets and begin to collect what...
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Biden's bruising day sinks hopes Democrats will move on
A growing chorus from Democrats means he is unlikely to steady his campaign this week – and perhaps ever.
www.bbc.comNATO allies call China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine
In their most serious rebuke against Beijing, NATO allies have called China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and expressed concerns over China’s nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space.
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Michael Cohen asks SCOTUS to revive Trump lawsuit
Michael Cohen asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to revive his lawsuit accusing former President Donald Trump and of retaliating against him.
Schumer plans to strip Trump of immunity following SCOTUS ruling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced legislation aimed at removing immunity protections from former President Trump by classifying his behavior following the 2020 election "unofficial."
Trump-aligned Republicans make noncitizen voting – already illegal in federal elections – a top 2024 target | CNN Politics
Voters in eight states soon will decide whether to change their constitutions to explicitly ban voting by noncitizens, part of a multipronged effort by allies of Donald Trump to raise the unlikely specter of foreigners casting ballots in November’s elections to throw the race to his Democratic...
www.cnn.comHarris focuses on her personal story, not Biden questions, as she speaks to Black and Asian voters
Vice President Kamala Harris held events on successive days this week highlighting her racial identity and personal background.
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Frustration grows as Houston's power outage goes into 4th sweltering day
More than 1.3 million electrical customers in the Houston area remained without power Wednesday as sweltering temperatures set in.
Biden takes on a rare challenge: A solo news conference | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will hold a closely watched news conference on Thursday, marking another high-stakes moment for the president to show off his ability to answer questions in an unscripted setting.
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Which Democrats are calling on Biden to step aside? A running list
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, of Texas, became the first congressional Democrat to call on the president to withdraw, but others have followed.
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Democratic lawmakers’ concerns hang over Joe Biden’s position as the party’s presidential nominee despite campaign’s efforts | CNN Politics
Two days after President Joe Biden asserted he was “firmly committed” to staying in the 2024 race, Democrats continue to question his place as their nominee, with the number of lawmakers calling for him to step aside ticking up Wednesday evening.
www.cnn.comIn international debut, new UK PM Starmer offers strong support for Ukraine at NATO summit
Newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made his maiden appearance on the international stage with a strong signal of support for Ukraine and a pat on the back from President Joe Biden.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduces articles of impeachment for Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
Trump speaks on VP hopefuls: Vance's facial hair, Rubio's Florida residency, Burgum's abortion stance
With Donald Trump expected to soon make his vice presidential pick known, he offered more insight into characteristics he likes of each candidate on his shortlist.
Pelosi snaps at reporter asking if she wants Biden to drop out of the race: 'Am I speaking English to you?'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., grew frustrated at a reporter who pressed her to explain vague comments about President Biden staying in the race on Wednesday morning.
Arkansas election officials reject petitions submitted for an abortion-rights ballot measure
Arkansas election officials have rejected the petitions submitted for an abortion-rights ballot measure.
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2024 election updates: Manchin the latest to call on Biden to end reelection bid
President Joe Biden faced a crisis point in his reelection bid as Democratic calls for him to exit the 2024 race continued to mount.
Veepstakes: Trump handicaps three of his top running mate contenders
Former President Trump, in a Fox News interview, handicaps Doug Burgum, JD Vance and Marco Rubio, three top contenders for his Republican running mate.
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“They’ve got a tough job, and they need, rightly...
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“They’ve got a tough job, and they need, rightly...
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