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Reason · Feb 2

These states voted to protect abortion rights. Conservative lawmakers are not standing down

A trial in Missouri illustrates how hard it is to restore abortion rights, even when voters demand it

The Guardian - US · Feb 2

'Running on a platform of shutting down temples': Hindu leader says Republican loss in Texas local election not surprising

Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss for the open Texas Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County which is the largest Republican county in the nation. It was a special election to fill the seat after the incumbent Republican resigned to take another office and Rehmet will serve the…

The Times of India · Feb 2

Trump claims he keeps appearing in the Epstein files because Epstein somehow ‘conspired’ with Michael Wolff to harm him

Evidently, all of the allegations against him are just a conspiracy.

We Got This Covered · Feb 2

Trump’s awkward black tie evening at the Alfalfa Club flip-flopped between dead jokes and bizarre threats

It was a night of poor taste and a big ego.

We Got This Covered · Feb 2

After Liam Ramos' release, Democrats turn focus to the rest of the kids detained by ICE

Rep. Joaquin Castro picked Liam and his dad up from detention and said he "won't stop until all children and families are home."

Axios · Feb 2

Kennedy Center will halt entertainment operations for two years, Trump says

DC arts venue, which has seen wave of canceled events after Trump’s takeover, will start renovations in July

The Guardian - US · Feb 2

Liberal media's MAGA-like splintering challenges potential 2028 contenders

Potential contenders for president will have to navigate a multi-layered media ecosystem.

Axios · Feb 1

Speaker Johnson is moving to end the shutdown by Tuesday — without Democratic support

There's friction to come over funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Axios · Feb 1

Kyrsten Sinema gave $9,000 to man she’s accused of having an affair with

Funds, paid to former security guard Matthew Ammel, were from former US senator’s campaign committee in October

The Guardian - US · Feb 1