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Texas Supreme Court rules against providers in abortion ban case

Oriana Gonzalez The Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that state officials do not have the ability to enforce the state’s six-week abortion ban, effectively ending providers’ case challenging the.

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U.S. sanctions more Russian politicians and oligarchs

Shawna Chen The U.S. Treasury announced Friday it has sanctioned additional Russians, including Kremlin elites and political leaders who support Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Why it matters: The new wave.

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Texas judge temporarily halts investigations of families with trans kids

Shawna Chen Travis County District Judge Amy Clark Meachum on Friday issued a statewide temporary injunction against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) directive, which ordered the state to investigate parents for child.

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Trump: Russian invasion of Ukraine is “crime against humanity”

Rebecca Falconer Former President Trump told Fox News’ “Hannity” on Thursday night that the Russian invasion of Ukraine “truly is a crime against humanity” that “has to end soon.” What he’s saying: “The problem with.

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Congress passes $1.5 trillion bill to fund government

Andrew Solender The Senate on Thursday passed a $1.5 trillion budget bill to fund the government through the end of September. Why it matters: The bill includes an emergency funding requested.

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GOP moves to force Biden-Dem split over oil sanctions

Andrew Solender Hans Nichols Senate Republicans are trying to force Democrats to pick between a policy many of them support and President Biden, who opposes it. Driving the news: The Republicans.

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Exclusive: 9/11 families call out Biden for Saudi oil engagement

Zachary Basu The chair of one of the most prominent 9/11 family coalitions has written to President Biden raising concerns about potential renewed U.S. engagement with Saudi Arabia, Axios has.

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House votes to sanction Russia, ban energy imports over Ukraine invasion

Andrew Solender The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to sanction Russia for invading Ukraine. Driving the news: The vote was overwhelmingly bipartisan, passing 414-17 and marks the first time.

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House passes $1.5 trillion bill to fund government

Andrew Solender The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a $1.5 trillion bill to fund the government through the end of September. Why it matters: The bill includes an emergency funding.

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Louisiana governor vetoes GOP-led redistricting map, citing Voting Rights Act

Shawna Chen Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed the state legislature’s congressional redistricting map on Wednesday, saying it fails to add a second majority minority district and “runs afoul of federal.

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