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Ellen Francis / Washington Post:
‘Not her body, not her choice’: Indiana lawmakers on abortion ban — Indiana lawmakers approved a near-total ban on abortion Friday, making the state the first in the nation to pass sweeping limits on access to the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade.
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Lora Kelley / New York Times:
Major Indiana Employers Criticize State's New Abortion Law — The drug company Eli Lilly said it “will be forced” to look outside the state for employment growth. The engine maker Cummins said the law will “impede our ability to attract and retain top talent.”
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Christopher Rowland / Washington Post:
A challenge for antiabortion states: Doctors reluctant to work there — Recruiters say OB/GYNs are turning down offers, a warning for conservative-dominated states already experiencing shortages — In a few years, Olgert Bardhi's skills will be in high demand.
Amy Cheng / Washington Post:
Indiana passes near-total abortion ban, the first state to do so post-Roe
Indiana passes near-total abortion ban, the first state to do so post-Roe
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HotAir, The Guardian, Jezebel, New York Post, WINK NEWS, RedState, Fox News and CNN
Jane Mayer / New Yorker:
State Legislatures Are Torching Democracy — Even in moderate places like Ohio, gerrymandering has let unchecked Republicans pass extremist laws that could never make it through Congress. … As the Supreme Court anticipated when it overturned Roe v. Wade, the battle over abortion rights is now being waged state by state.
John L. Dorman / Insider:
Trump blasts the Democratic-led climate and tax bill, says ‘old broken crow’ Mitch McConnell was ‘taken for a ride’ by Joe Manchin — Former President Trump blasted McConnell and Manchin over the Democratic-led climate and tax bill. — Trump said McConnell was “taken for a ride” …
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Insider:
Chuck Schumer wants to dare Republicans to vote against a popular $35 insulin cap — Schumer wants to dare the GOP into knocking out a popular insulin cap plan, per two people familiar. — The $35 insulin cap is a major Democratic priority included in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Democrats plan to challenge parliamentarian on insulin cap — Senate Democrats say they plan to challenge a ruling by the parliamentarian striking a proposal sponsored by Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) to cap insulin prices from the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a Democrat familiar with the plan.
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Washington Examiner and HuffPost
Katherine Tully-McManus / Politico:
Sinema's tax tweaks — It's a Friday in August, do you know where your senators are? They aren't here. But they aren't on Summer recess either. — SINEMA SIGNS ON — Arizona centrist Democrat Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is backing the Democrats climate, tax and health care bill …
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ABC News:
Senate parliamentarian gives green light to most of Democrats' drug pricing plan
Senate parliamentarian gives green light to most of Democrats' drug pricing plan
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Politico:
Democrats set to clear major hurdle on signature climate, tax and health care proposal
Democrats set to clear major hurdle on signature climate, tax and health care proposal
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Washington Post, The Hill, NPR, Mercury News, Associated Press, Washington Times, Los Angeles Times, NewsNation and Mediaite
Aris Folley / The Hill:
Democrats could see a bruising clash with Sanders over economic bill
Democrats could see a bruising clash with Sanders over economic bill
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Paul Steinhauser / Fox News:
Trump easily wins Texas CPAC 2024 GOP presidential nomination straw poll; DeSantis second — Trump captured 69.1% of ballots cast, DeSantis received 23.7% in the anonymous CPAC straw poll — CPAC attendees reveal whether they want Trump or DeSantis as the 2024 GOP nominee
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Natalie Allison / Politico:
Trump's grip on GOP activist class on display at Texas conclave — DALLAS — There's a power struggle underway to be the face of the Republican Party in 2024 — but you wouldn't know it from attending CPAC Texas. — There was no Ron DeSantis. Mike Pence was nowhere to be found. Nikki Haley?
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Dana Goldstein / New York Times:
Drop Box for Babies: Conservatives Promote a Way to Give Up Newborns Anonymously — After Roe, groups are seeking to expand safe haven laws, which allow women to surrender babies with minimal interference. But these laws pose their own problems. — The Safe Haven Baby Box at a firehouse in Carmel …
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Biden Tests Negative for Coronavirus but Will Keep Isolating — The negative test came a week after his rebound case emerged. He will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time, his doctor said. — WASHINGTON — President Biden finally tested negative for the coronavirus on Saturday …
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Alexandra Hutzler / ABC News:
Biden tests negative for COVID but will keep isolating out of ‘caution’
Biden tests negative for COVID but will keep isolating out of ‘caution’
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Timothy Nerozzi / Fox News:
Biden spokeswoman slams Indiana abortion law as ‘radical’ Republican move
Biden spokeswoman slams Indiana abortion law as ‘radical’ Republican move
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Washington Post, Bloomberg, Breitbart, Associated Press, Digby's Hullabaloo, Financial Times and NewsNation
Asher Notheis / Washington Examiner:
Joe Biden finally tests negative for COVID-19 after lengthy isolation
Joe Biden finally tests negative for COVID-19 after lengthy isolation
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Fox News, New York Post, Bloomberg, MSNBC, Washington Post, USA Today and WGN-TV
Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Hey, Joe, Don't Give It a Go — WASHINGTON — Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a cautionary tale. — She missed the moment to leave the stage, ignoring friendly nudges from Democrats and entreaties from Obama allies. She fell in love with her late-in-life image as a hip cultural icon: “Notorious R.B.G. …
Jonathan V. Last / The Triad:
Deplorables Are Real — The problem isn't the demagogues, it's their audiences. — Every week I highlight three newsletters that are worth your time. — If you find value in this project, do two things for me: (1) hit the Like button, and (2) share this with someone.
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Timothy Puko / Wall Street Journal:
GOP Lawmakers Lobby Oil Industry to Denounce Tax-and-Climate Bill — Democrats' plan includes measures lauded by some in the oil-and-gas industry, frustrating Republicans — WASHINGTON—Congressional Republicans are ramping up pressure on the oil-and-gas industry to take an aggressive stance …
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Jon Levine / New York Post:
Hunter Biden attributes his penis obsession to ‘body dysmorphia’ — Hunter Biden said his obsession with naked selfies was a result of “body dysmorphia,” according to a rambling screed found in the notes of his hard drive. — “I loved to be reassured that my 9-inch very big penis was actually big.
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Politico:
Tim Ryan turned his race into a surprise Senate battleground. Now comes the hard part. — Tim Ryan may be running ahead of J.D. Vance in Ohio. But the cavalry is coming to Vance's rescue. — Whether Ryan can survive the coming ad onslaught and keep Ohio's Senate race surprisingly competitive is an open question.
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Todd Neikirk / HillReporter.com:
WATCH: Gleeful Jeanine Pirro Says Brittney Griner Won't be Taking a Knee Anymore — WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced this week to 9 years in prison. The United States is working on getting her freed from jail and has discussed prisoner exchanges. — Since Griner has dabbled in activism …
Wall Street Journal:
Health Authorities Issue New Advice for Avoiding Monkeypox — CDC says sexually active people should limit number of sex partners, after finding the disease mainly in men who have had sex with several men — Why Monkeypox Is a Global Health Threat
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The Daily Caller
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Fenit Nirappil / Washington Post:
CDC: Consider fewer sexual partners to avoid monkeypox
CDC: Consider fewer sexual partners to avoid monkeypox
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The Hill, PinkNews and The Counter Signal