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Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
IVF helps women become mothers — so why does the Christian right hate it so much? — Former Gov. Nikki Haley, R-S.C., gets a lot of glowing coverage simply because she occasionally criticizes Donald Trump in her fruitless presidential primary run against him.
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Megan Messerly / Politico:
Alabama said frozen embryos are kids. The GOP isn't sure what to do about it. — IVF — and specifically how to handle unused, frozen embryos — was rarely, if ever, discussed outside of the rightmost fringes of anti-abortion and religious circles. — Republicans have spent five decades …
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Bryan Metzger / Business Insider:
125 House Republicans — including Speaker Mike Johnson — back a ‘life at conception’ bill without any IVF exception — Most House Republicans have cosponsored a bill declaring that life begins from the moment of conception, a position under increased scrutiny after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF
Scoop: House Democrats plan barrage against GOP on IVF
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CNN:
Alabama attorney general's office says it has ‘no intention’ to prosecute IVF families, providers
Alabama attorney general's office says it has ‘no intention’ to prosecute IVF families, providers
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Troy Matthews / MeidasTouch:
Confused Tuberville Isn't Sure If He Supports IVF Or Opposes it, Or What It Is, In Rambling Response To Reporters
Confused Tuberville Isn't Sure If He Supports IVF Or Opposes it, Or What It Is, In Rambling Response To Reporters
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Associated Press:
Trump says he ‘strongly supports’ IVF and calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access
Trump says he ‘strongly supports’ IVF and calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access
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Ryan Grenoble / HuffPost:
Alabama Attorney General Says He Won't Prosecute IVF Providers, Families
Alabama Attorney General Says He Won't Prosecute IVF Providers, Families
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Rebecca Shabad / NBC News:
Trump calls on Alabama legislature to take action to protect IVF services
Trump calls on Alabama legislature to take action to protect IVF services
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Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic:
Jim Jordan Offers Startling Confession on Indicted Biden Informant — After trying and failing to salvage Republicans' crumbling impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Ohio Representative Jim Jordan at last, finally, conceded on Friday that Alexander Smirnov's story might not be totally accurate.
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New York Times:
Ignoring Warnings, G.O.P. Trumpeted Now-Discredited Allegation Against Biden — Republicans in Congress built their impeachment case against President Biden around a bribery accusation that the F.B.I. had warned them was uncorroborated. — In May 2023, Senator Charles E. Grassley …
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David Corn / Mother Jones:
The Smirnov Affair: MAGA Republicans Are Useful Idiots for Russian Intelligence
The Smirnov Affair: MAGA Republicans Are Useful Idiots for Russian Intelligence
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Salon
Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Republicans struggle to escape their Biden impeachment quagmire
Republicans struggle to escape their Biden impeachment quagmire
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ABC News:
Jury finds NRA liable for mismanagement, says Wayne LaPierre violated duties — LaPierre and an NRA executive must pay a combined $6.35 million, the NY AG said. — Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association, leaves New York State Supreme Court, Feb. 23, 2024, in New York.
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NPR:
Jury finds NRA, Wayne LaPierre liable in civil corruption case — A Manhattan jury found three top executives of the National Rifle Association liable Friday in a lengthy civil trial that focused on alleged corruption and the misspending of millions of dollars.
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Mike Spies / New Yorker:
Even Before His Trial, the N.R.A.'s Wayne LaPierre Was a Fraud — The pro-gun group's former leader used the organization's funds to enrich himself and those close to him. But the deception went much deeper. — In early January, Wayne LaPierre, the longtime head of the National Rifle Association …
Kara Scannell / CNN:
Judge formally says Trump owes $454 million in civil fraud case, countdown starts for him to put up the money for appeal — A New York judge on Friday formally ordered Donald Trump to pay $454 million, including interest, a move that will give the former president one month to post nearly half …
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Michael Tomasky / New Republic:
Imagine a President Trump Who Owes Saudi Arabia $540 Million — Donald Trump is attempting to appeal and delay having to pay that whopping fine that New York Judge Arthur Engoron laid on him earlier this month in the Trump Organization fraud suit brought by state Attorney General Letitia James.
Russell Berman / The Atlantic:
How Democrats Could Disqualify Trump If the Supreme Court Doesn't — Without clear guidance from the Court, House Democrats suggest that they might not certify a Trump win on January 6. — Near the end of the Supreme Court's oral arguments about whether Colorado could exclude former President Donald Trump …
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Steff Danielle Thomas / The Hill:
Newsom calls Haley one of Democrats' best surrogates against Trump
Newsom calls Haley one of Democrats' best surrogates against Trump
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Mark Murray / NBC News:
Nikki Haley's popularity has plummeted among GOP primary voters
Nikki Haley's popularity has plummeted among GOP primary voters
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Gabe Roth / Fix the Court:
Dozens of Previously Unreported SCOTUS Trips in New Marshals Documents — But Justice Thomas and the Chief Justice Are Nowhere to be Found — Ditching deputy marshals at the gates of Bohemian Grove. An extravagant birthday party at Lincoln Center. Religious services at a Brooklyn theater.
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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
Nex Benedict's mom raises doubts about police statements: It's a “big cover” — The mother of Nex Benedict — the non-binary Oklahoma teen who was assaulted in a school bathroom and died the following day — is raising doubts about statements released by the local police.
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Washington Post:
White House reverses West Bank policy, calling Israeli settlements illegal — The decision was in response to reports that the far-right government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was planning further settlement expansion, an official said — BUENOS AIRES — Secretary …
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ABC News:
Ex-Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson says photo refutes Biden impeachment witness's claims — Her attorney shared a photo he says refutes a claim by witness Tony Bobulinski. — In this Oct. 30, 2023, file photo, Cassidy Hutchinson attends an event in New York.
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NBC News:
Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plan to avert shutdown next week — The House will vote on four funding bills next week to stave off a partial government shutdown, the speaker told House Republicans on a conference call Friday night. — WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday night unveiled …
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WisPolitics:
Ethics Commission alleges Trump joint fundraising committee, Brandtjen involved in campaign finance scheme to benefit Vos challenger — Home » WisPolitics News » Ethics Commission alleges Trump joint fundraising committee, Brandtjen involved in campaign finance scheme to benefit Vos challenger
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Patrick Marley / Washington Post:
Wisconsin ethics commission refers Trump fundraising arm for prosecution
Wisconsin ethics commission refers Trump fundraising arm for prosecution
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