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Pair of GOP-led states fail to pass abortion bans — by 1 vote
Two Republican-led state legislatures voted on bills that would restrict abortion access but Nebraska and South Carolina failed to move the legislation forward. Nebraska voted on a bill that would ban abortion around the sixth week of pregnancy but the measure fell one vote short of breaking a filibuster. In South Carolina, senators rejected a… -
3 soldiers dead in Alaska helicopter collision: April 28 rundown
A collision between two military helicopters in Alaska has left three Army soldiers dead. And Ticketmaster is once again in the hot seat over its latest ticket sale debacle. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, April 28, 2023. 3 U.S. soldiers killed after Army helicopters collide Two U.S. Army helicopters collided… -
Whistleblower: US gov’t is ‘middleman’ giving migrant children to traffickers
New testimony from a whistleblower has accused the U.S. government of being involved in human trafficking. Tara Lee Rodas, an employee at the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, testified before Congress on Wednesday, April 26, and alleged that the U.S. government is serving as a “middleman” to deliver migrant children to… -
Gunshot residue found on slain ‘Cop City’ protester accused of firing on police
There are new details in the death of a protester outside of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center dubbed “Cop City” by those against its construction. On April 21, the state’s autopsy was released and found no gun powder residue on Manuel Esteban Paez Terán’s body. It conflicted with reports that he fired a gun… -
Senators push bill to make banking easier for cannabis businesses
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced a banking reform bill that would allow banks to work with cannabis companies in states where it’s legal. Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act on Wednesday, April 26. The Senate bill was introduced despite the fact that… -
Feds wrote more than $125M in duplicate checks to veterans’ doctors
According to a newly released report, the federal government wasted more than $100 million in duplicate checks. The checks were sent to doctors providing care for veterans. There were more than $300,000 instances documented over a four-year span where the Veterans Health Administration paid the doctor bills and Medicare paid out the same doctor bills.… -
South Korean president to address Congress: April 27 rundown
The U.S. is hosting South Korea’s president who is expected to make a speech to a joint session of Congress. And the number of Americans smoking cigarettes has reached an all-time low. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, April 27, 2023. South Korean president to address Congress South Korean President Yoon… -
Judge in Trump civil trial warns jurors to stay anonymous
E. Jean Carroll’s battery and defamation civil trial against former President Donald Trump is currently underway. The judge on the case is suggesting jurors refrain from using their real names with each other. Jurors will be anonymous in the case, not only to the public, but to lawyers on both sides. They will also be… -
Colo. enacts nation’s first ‘right to repair’ law, allows farmers to fix own equipment
Colorado has become the first state to pass what’s called “a right to repair” law that allows farmers to fix their own tractors and combines. Manufacturers have been accused of monopolizing the repair market by only offering repairs through them. The Colorado law breaks that up. It helps farmers in the state save valuable time… -
Taliban take down ISIS leader behind attack on US troops: April 26 rundown
The Taliban has killed the ISIS leader responsible for leading an attack that killed 13 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. And the U.S. House is taking action to address the U.S. debt limit. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. ISIS leader responsible for Kabul attack killed Almost two years… -
House GOP unveils immigration bill to restart border wall, hire more agents
The Republican-led House Committee on Homeland Security unveiled a new plan to tackle the border crisis. It’s a 68-page bill outlining a total reform on how the Biden administration is currently handling immigration pressures at the southern border. The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to restart construction of the wall along the… -
FAA grounds SpaceX’s Starship Super Heavy launch program after explosion
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy launch program. Elon Musk’s largest spaceship will have no further flights pending an investigation by the federal agency. The investigation stems from the April 20 launch, when the largest rocket ever built blasted into the air, then blew up mid-flight. No crew was on… -
Biden launches 2024 campaign as age concerns swirl: April 25 rundown
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have officially launched their re-election campaign for 2024. And ESPN begins to layoff employees this week. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023. Biden announces run for re-election President Biden launched his re-election campaign Tuesday, April 25, in a pre-recorded…
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