Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
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Opinion | Red States and Blue States Are Becoming Different Countries: If you want a sense of what the future could bring if either party wins full control of ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/12/opinion/red-blue-states-politics.html
Kamala Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic; first for president or VP: Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to a Minnesota Planned Parenthood on ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Visit by Harris to Abortion Clinic
- US Vice President Kamala Harris visited a clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota, that provides abortion services to highlight growing restrictions on women's rights and mobilize voters in November.
- Harris emphasizes the importance of abortion rights and becomes the first sitting president or vice president to visit such a clinic.
- Democrats see personal freedoms as a crucial issue for women, independents, and other key voter groups following the overturning of abortion rights in 2022.
- Harris' trip to Minnesota, a state that has legally protected the right to abortion, underscores the significance of the health crisis and political decisions leading up to the November elections.
Minnesota Miracle: Democrats Use Supermajority to Pass Abortion, Voting, Labor, Tenant Reforms & More
democracynow.org/2023/6/21/minnesota_miracle_democratic_trifecta_progressive_reforms
State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity
bostonherald.com/2024/03/07/state-of-the-union-guests-spotlight-divide-on-abortion-and-immigration-but-offer-some-rare-unity/
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Has Blunt Message For 'Old White Men' On Abortion: Walz, a Democrat, praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her language during a visit ...
huffpost.com/entry/minnesota-governor-tim-walz-abortion_n_65f3f2ede4b08b384f1ae1cc
Gov. Tim Walz says 'old white men need to learn' how to talk about abortion, reproductive health
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Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
cnn.com/2023/04/27/politics/minnesota-tim-walz-abortion-gender-affirming-care-conversion-therapy/
Minnesota May Chart Its Own Path Dealing With Anti-Abortion Counseling Centers: While other states move to defund anti-abortion counseling centers ...
propublica.org/article/minnesota-new-approach-crisis-pregnancy-centers
Minnesota governor signs bill codifying ‘fundamental right’ to abortion into law: Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law Tuesday that ...
cnn.com/2023/01/31/politics/minnesota-abortion-access/
Amy Klobuchar on abortion pill ruling: 'Unbelievable': The senator questioned what judges will strike down next.
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Klobuchar says she supports allowing abortion restrictions in late pregnancy: Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday she supports allowing limitations on ...
cnn.com/2023/06/25/politics/klobuchar-cnntv/
Minnesota Governor Signs Laws Supporting Gender-Affirming Care And Reproductive Rights
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Minnesota to become 'refuge' for abortion, gender-affirming care with new laws: Gov. Tim Walz signed a trio of progressive proposals Thursday that protect ...
startribune.com/minnesota-to-become-refuge-for-abortion-gender-affirming-care-with-new-laws/600270558/
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Minnesota governor signs bills further enshrining abortion, gender-affirming care into law
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Minnesota's Walz seeks 2nd term against vax skeptic Jensen: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrat Tim Walz sought a second term as Minnesota’s governor Tuesday against ...
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GOP lawmaker apologizes for ‘religious freedom’ tweet : A Republican lawmaker apologized Tuesday for a “religious freedom” tweet he posted earlier that day after ...
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz wins second term: The DFL incumbent defeated GOP challenger Scott Jensen, per The AP.
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Texas judge's abortion pill ruling 'shocking': The future of access to abortion pills is uncertain after two federal judges issued a ...
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Quick Glance: AOC says the Biden White House should disregard the abortion pill ruling. Is that possible?
- Can Biden simply disregard the Texas ruling?
- Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon stated on Friday that the Biden administration and the Food and Drug Administration have "the authority to ignore this ruling."
- If the Texas ruling is upheld, the Supreme Court may impose "a national abortion ban."
- If the Supreme Court upholds Kacsmaryk's ruling and restricts access to medication abortion, Ocasio-Cortez has left the door open for the Biden administration to disregard the ruling.
Minnesota Senate narrowly backs right to abortion in state law: Gov. Tim Walz has vowed to sign the measure, which DFLers moved quickly upon taking full control ...
startribune.com/minnesota-senate-narrowly-backs-right-to-abortion-in-state-law/600247344/
Walz: 'Art of what is possible' expanded in second term: The DFL governor is hopeful for action on climate change, marijuana legalization, abortion and more.
startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-art-of-what-is-possible-expanded-in-second-term/600231925/
Abortion, guns and taxes: 12 state lawmakers to watch in ‘23: Both Democrats and Republicans see new opportunities to advance their agenda in states where their ...
politico.com/news/2023/01/04/state-lawmakers-watch-00075689
How pins become political statements at State of the Union: The pins seen during the State of the Union hit at multiple political topics, from police violence to ...
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Women legislators lead push to shape future of abortion access in Minnesota: DFL lawmakers are moving a sweeping agenda after years of inaction on the issue.
startribune.com/women-legislators-lead-push-to-shape-future-of-abortion-access-in-minnesota/600246413/
AOC and Other Lawmakers Arrested For Abortion Rights Protest at Supreme Court: At least 16 Democratic lawmakers were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police for ...
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Quick Glance: Protesters for abortion rights and lawmakers arrested outside the Supreme Court
- Seventeen members of Congress, including Democrats Reps.
- On July 19, 17 members of Congress were arrested and later freed during an abortion rights rally outside the Supreme Court.
- In the weeks following the Supreme Court's ruling, patients have been denied much-needed maternal health care due to confusion regarding new abortion-related rules.
- Protesters for abortion rights marched from the United States Capitol to the street in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, carrying a giant orange banner that read, "Our Bodies."
After midterms, states weighing abortion protections, bans: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democrats hope to use their newfound political control in some states to ...
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Democrats propose stripping abortion restrictions from Minnesota lawbooks: The proposal is part of a quick-moving agenda from the party in the wake of Roe's ...
startribune.com/democrats-propose-stripping-abortion-restrictions-from-minnesota-lawbooks/600243535/
Democratic lawmakers including Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, Speier and more arrested in abortion rights protest in front of the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2022/07/19/politics/congress-members-arrested-abortion-protest-supreme-court/
Quick Glance: Over 2 million people have watched a video of AOC pretending to be handcuffed.
- A video of Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faking to get arrested while protesting on Tuesday has been viewed over 2 million times on Twitter.
- Wade, which established the right to abortion in the United States. On Tuesday, during an abortion rights rally outside the Supreme Court, Ocasio-Cortez was detained for impeding traffic and was taken away by a Capitol Police officer with her hands behind her back, giving the impression that she was handcuffed.
- AOC and other members of Congress were arrested outside the Supreme Court for protesting abortion rights.
Minnesota Democrats move quickly to codify abortion access in state law: Proposal passed its first House committee Thursday.
startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-move-quickly-to-codify-abortion-access-in-state-law/600241069/
J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan Face Off in Final Ohio Debate: Live Updates: They are competing for a Senate seat in Ohio, a state that former President Donald J ...
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Adam Carolla calls out ‘privileged’ AOC, Omar turning themselves into ‘martyrs’ at abortion protest
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TV ads on abortion, schools flood the airwaves in Minnesota governor's race: Abortion is featured in ads from both sides, as candidates try to define the top ...
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Post-Roe special elections show potentially encouraging signs for Democrats: The result in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District caught the attention of ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/08/10/democrats-special-election-minnesota-roe/
Minnesota governor signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers: Gov. Tim Walz says his action should help shield people seeking or providing ...
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'Good Trouble': 17 House Democrats Arrested Protesting Roe Reversal at Supreme Court
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What you need to know about abortion bills moving at the Minnesota Capitol: Democrats in control of state government are proposing to codify the right to ...
startribune.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-abortion-bills-moving-at-the-minnesota-capitol/600246970/
GOP Challenger Scott Jensen Mocked For Sweet Bro Compliment To Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz
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Walz signs order to help shield abortion patients, providers: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order meant to protect the state's abortion ...
startribune.com/walz-signs-order-to-help-shield-abortion-patients-providers/600185231/
Minnesota attorney general, secretary of state candidates clash in debate for last time before Nov. 8
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Campaign check: Does Tyler Kistner support an abortion ban with 'no exceptions'?: The Second District Republican's abortion position is the target of a new ad ...
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Roe v Wade: What the Supreme Court decision means for US mid-terms: A shift in public opinion before November could have dramatic implications for abortion ...
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Public safety and abortion at issue in race between Omar, Samuels: The contest marks the latest fight between moderates and progressives in Minneapolis and ...
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New Senate Bill Seeks Better Health Data Protection Following Roe v. Wade Reversal
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Small, devoted group celebrates end of Roe at State Capitol: "The pro-life movement is definitely going to be invigorated," said Jenna Schabert ...
startribune.com/small-devoted-group-at-state-capitol-shares-in-gratitude-for-roe-being-overturned/600185247/
Lawmakers tell Facebook to stop deleting abortion posts for no reason: Senators asked for receipts on how many posts were wrongly deleted.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/07/lawmakers-press-facebook-to-stop-randomly-deleting-abortion-posts/
What Amy Coney Barrett Said About Roe v. Wade As Decision Overturned: In the past, Amy Coney Barrett has argued that Roe v. Wade may not meet the requirements ...
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Quick Glance: The United States Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, effectively ending the constitutional right to abortion.
- The ruling allows states in the United States to prohibit abortion.
- Wade judgment, which established women's constitutional right to abortion, was slammed by President Joe Biden as drastically changing life for millions of women in America and exacerbating mounting tensions in a severely fragmented country.
- The landmark Roe v Wade abortion decision is overturned by the United States Supreme Court.
- The Casey decision was also reversed in Friday's judgement.
Minnesota just became the first post-Roe state to make abortion a right: 'We trust women in Minnesota, and that’s not what came out of the [Supreme Court] ...
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost takes sides in abortion medication dispute that could end up in court: Capito
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Klobuchar, Warren press Meta on "censoring" of abortion posts: The senators' inquiry kicks off an expected barrage of challenges for tech ...
axios.com/2022/07/11/abortion-meta-klobuchar-warren-censorship
HHS secretary urges Minnesota DFL leaders to keep 'pushing forward' on abortion access
startribune.com/hhs-secretary-visits-minnesota-to-hear-about-abortion-access-post-roe/600244817/
AOC's Fake Handcuffs Reveal Politicians Have Become Influencers—and Nothing More | Opinion
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Minnesota's top five political stories of 2022: From a legalized edibles to a DFL trifecta, Minnesota politics was full of surprises in 2022.
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Joe Biden Clashes With Progressives Over Supreme Court Expansion: The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has prompted calls to expand the Supreme Court ...
newsweek.com/joe-biden-clashes-progressives-over-supreme-court-expansion-1719358
Did AOC and the Protesting Congresspeople Really Put Their “Bodies on the Line”?: Civil disobedience for abortion rights is good. This attempt, however ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/07/protest-congress-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-ilhan-omar.html
Police arrest 17 US lawmakers protesting abortion rights: At least 17 Democratic lawmakers, including prominent progressives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan ...
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Three members of ‘the squad’ stump in St. Louis for US Rep. Cori Bush: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib of the group of progressive ...
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Three members of ‘the squad’ stump for US Rep. Cori Bush in St. Louis: Reps. Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley and Rashida Tlaib of the group of progressive ...
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Barrett Says She Does Not Consider Roe V. Wade 'Super-Precedent': Questioned by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Barrett also said scholars "say that doesn't mean that Roe ...
npr.org/sections/live-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-confirmation/2020/10/13/923355142/barrett-says-abortion-rights-decision-not-a-super-precedent
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