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Florida’s six-week abortion ban complicates DeSantis’ general election pitch

Ron DeSantis’ approval late Thursday of a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is, to many political analysts, undoubtedly good politics in a GOP presidential primary.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 14, 2023

Meghan McCain Doesn’t Hold Back When Talking About Meghan Markle Skipping King Charles’ Coronation: ‘I’m Not Buying It’

Meghan McCain didn't hold back while talking about Meghan Markle not attending King Charles' coronation.

Cinemablend · Apr 14, 2023

Congress members urge probe into use of US weapons by Israel

In letter to Biden, 14 Democrats call for ensuring that ‘US taxpayer funds’ to Israel do not support rights abuses.

Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2023

Kansas bill opposing ESG passes legislature

Kansas lawmakers approved a bill on April 6 prohibiting ESG considerations in public pension investments. Some measures that were proposed, like certain restrictions on private ESG investing and on public investments in foreign companies, did not make it into the final bill. The bill was sent to the governor for…

Ballotpedia · Apr 14, 2023

Barr: DOJ has "strong evidence" on Trump

"There’s both an underlying offense and there’s the offense of obstruction," Barr says

Salon · Apr 14, 2023

Q&A: Florida passed a 6-week abortion ban. What happens now?

On Thursday, the Florida House passed SB 300, a bill banning abortions after six weeks of gestation with limited exceptions.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2023

DeSantis signs 6-week abortion ban in closed-door ceremony

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, giving the Republican a major conservative policy victory as he prepares to launch an expected presidential candidacy

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Trump's $500M Cohen lawsuit may backfire

“I can’t believe how stupid he was to have actually filed it," Cohen said, vowing to countersue Trump

Salon · Apr 14, 2023

The GOP's abortion albatross

They brought this on themselves

Salon · Apr 14, 2023

DeSantis quietly signs Florida 6-week abortion ban

During a private ceremony, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions in Florida after six weeks, a time before most women know they are pregnant.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 14, 2023