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Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
The ruling upends the central plank of the president's economic agenda. read more >
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US Women Are Stocking Up on Abortion Pills, Especially When There is News About Restrictions
Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills just in case they needed them, new research shows, with demand peaking in the past couple years at times when it looked like the medications might become harder to get. read more >
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Keeping Tabs on the Justices
As high court justices continue to be scrutinized by underfunded agencies, investigations into their finances reveal inconsistencies with judicial ethics. read more >
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Supreme Court Seems Ready to Sink Student Loan Forgiveness
Biden's only hope for being allowed to move forward with his plan appeared to be the slim possibility, based on the arguments, that the court would find that Republican-led states and individuals challenging the plan lacked the legal right to sue. read more >
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At the Supreme Court, It’s Taking Longer to Hear Cases
Arguments that usually lasted an hour in the morning have stretched well beyond two, and on many days it's long past lunchtime before the court breaks. read more >
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Low-Wage Workers Bear Financial Brunt of Denied Abortions
States with some of the nation's strictest abortion laws are among the hardest places to raise children, especially for the poor. read more >
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Supreme Court Asked to Stop Arkansas Law Against Israel Boycott
The ACLU called a lower court ruling in favor of the boycott a "radical departure" from Supreme Court precedent. read more >
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Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Raise Price of Pork
The question for the high court is whether California has impermissibly burdened the pork market and improperly regulated an industry outside its borders. read more >
Ad Spending Shows Dems Hinging Midterm Hopes on Abortion
The unprecedented investment in abortion messaging on TV this year through Sept. 18 is larger than the Republican Party's combined national investment in ads relating to the economy, crime and immigration. read more >
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Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage for Employees
In addition to coverage for mothers facing health risks, the retail giant said it will offer "travel support." read more >
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Planned Parenthood to Spend Record $50M in Midterm Elections
The historic proportions of the midterm campaign, when less money is usually spent, were made possible by a torrent of money raised after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. read more >
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Biden Vows ‘Strong’ Climate Action Despite Dual Setbacks
Biden did not specify what actions he will take on climate, but said they will create jobs, improve energy security, bolster domestic manufacturing and protect consumers from oil and gas price increases. "I will not back down,'' he promised. read more >
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Over-The-Counter Birth Control? Drug Maker Seeks FDA Approval
The French drug maker's application compiles years of research intended to convince the Food and Drug Administration that women can safely screen themselves for those risks and use the pill effectively. read more >
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Biden Signs Order Aimed at Protecting Abortion Access
The actions he outlined are intended to mitigate some potential penalties women seeking abortion may face after the ruling but are limited in their ability to safeguard access to abortion nationwide. read more >
by Associated Press -
Supreme Court Limits EPA in Curbing Power Plant Emissions
The court's ruling could complicate the Biden administration's plans to combat climate change. read more >
by Associated Press -
Instagram and Facebook Remove Posts Offering Abortion Pills
Abortion pills, however, can legally be obtained through the mail after an online consultation from prescribers who have undergone certification and training. read more >
by Associated Press -
Anti-Abortion Centers to Grow, Wield More Influence Post-Roe
Hundreds of so-called crisis pregnancy centers nationwide that aim to discourage women from seeking abortions are expected to wield even more influence now. read more >
by Associated Press -
Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling Sets Off New Court Fights
Many of the court cases will focus on "trigger laws," adopted in 13 states in anticipation of the ruling and designed to take effect swiftly. read more >
by Associated Press -
Abortion Ruling Thrusts Companies into Divisive Arena
Some companies spoke up for the first time, including The Walt Disney Company. Others, including Walmart, are silent. read more >
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Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion
The decision ends nearly 50 years of constitutional protections for abortion. read more >
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