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Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'
State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Republicans Love Trump’s Spending Cuts. Just Not in Their States.
Even as they praise the president’s unilateral actions to slash federal spending, G.O.P. lawmakers have quietly moved to seek carve outs or exemptions for their own constituents.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump Is Freezing Money for Clean Energy. Republican States Have the Most to Lose.
About 80 percent of manufacturing investments spurred by a Biden-era climate law have flowed to Republican districts. Efforts to stop federal payments are already causing pain.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Illinois latest state to move to exempt athletes' NIL money from taxes; do other students have a claim?
"The reality is, we're going to collect more tax revenue when Illinois football is successful," says one state representativeCBS Sports - 5h -
Bannon: ‘Oligarchs’ will abandon Republicans
Steve Bannon argued that the “oligarchs” close to President Trump will abandon Republicans the same way they did to Democrats. Bannon was briefly interviewed by CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan on Wednesday, ...The Hill - 7h -
The Republican Party’s NPC Problem — and Ours
What happens when ambition no longer checks ambition?The New York Times - 4d -
House Republicans demand UFO transparency
On Feb. 11, House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the establishment of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets.The Hill - 2d -
In defence of the state
A complex society is best served by a competent, professional and neutral public serviceFinancial Times - 2d -
Senate Republicans just keep rolling over for Trump
Republican senators have no backbone when it comes to Trump's nominees.The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Cook finds Republicans with advantage in 2026 Senate races
The election handicapper Cook Political Report found Republicans with an advantage to keep control of the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections in its initial ratings set for next year. The ratings ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
House Republicans unveil blueprint to advance Trump's agenda
House Republicans on Wednesday released a blueprint they intend to use to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda, breaking through an impasse that had stymied the conference for days. The ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
McConnell only Republican to vote against Gabbard
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday voted against confirming former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) to serve as the nation’s top intelligence official, sending a strong ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
House Republican circulates petition to deport Omar
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is circulating a petition for his supporters to sign to deport a fellow member of Congress, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). Gil had previously called on Omar to be deported, ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
The Fringe Cause That Could Derail the Republican Agenda
Will these strategies do to Trump’s presidency what they did to Biden’s?The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Democrats need a new message: 'Blame Republicans'
Democrats have one simple message to deliver: Republicans are responsible for everything that happens from now on. All the unintended consequences, government shutdowns and colossal failures are ...The Hill - 6d -
Thune: McConnell will be with Republicans on 'big stuff ahead of us'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he expects former Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) to vote with Senate Republicans on the “big stuff ahead of us,” after McConnell voted ...The Hill - 6d -
12:30 Report — Republicans' complicated feelings for Musk
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Happy President’s Day! In this edition: Trump administration fires hundreds at the FAA. Is Elon Musk a liability for Republicans? Some think so. Senate eyes ...The Hill - 3d -
What to know about Medicaid as Republicans consider cuts
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.CBS News - 1d -
Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Trump’s claim that Mexican cartels and government are allied is not reality
Corruption in Mexico is a problem, experts say, but any claim the two are linked shows a lack of comprehension. Mexico breathed a sigh of relief this week when Donald Trump delayed his threatened ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Some Afrikaners Cheer as Trump Amplifies Claims of Persecution
An executive order from President Trump on Friday put the weight of U.S. influence behind a hotly disputed claim in South Africa that Afrikaners were the “victims of unjust racial discrimination.”The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK
Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UKFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Sony Passed On The Order: 1886 Sequel, Dev Claims
The Order: 1886 developer Ready at Dawn pitched a sequel to Sony but was ultimately rejected. While the reason was unclear, the developer thought that had the game's critical reception been higher, ...GameSpot - Feb. 10 -
Fact-checking Elon Musk's claims in the Oval Office
The billionaire has made a number of exaggerated or unevidenced claims during a White House event.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Judge rejects defamation claim by ex-Cards exec
A federal judge in district court in Arizona dismissed claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough against the team and its law and PR firms.ESPN - 6d -
More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation
The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.BBC News - 6d -
Vance claims free speech is declining across Europe
While addressing the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Vice President JD Vance accused European allies of what he claims is censorship. Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter for 24sight ...CBS News - 5d -
UK ticket-holder claims £65m EuroMillions jackpot
A single ticket in the UK held the winning numbers for the Valentine's Day draw.BBC News - 3d -
Factchecking Donald Trump’s claims about the war in Ukraine
As US-Russia talks continue in Saudi Arabia, we look at the US president’s misleading and outright false statements. Europe live – latest updates The US president, Donald Trump, has made a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Fact-checking Trump claims about war in Ukraine
President Donald Trump appeared to accuse Ukraine of being responsible for the war with Russia.BBC News - 1d -
Pence denounces Trump's claim Ukraine started war
Former Vice President Mike Pence denounced his ex-boss, President Trump, over his recent claim that Ukraine started the war with Russia, a conflict that has been ongoing for three years. “Mr. ...The Hill - 23h -
DOGE is causing the very problem it claims to be solving
The Department of Government Efficiency's claims of "discovering" information about federal programs are misleading, as federal program data is surprisingly accessible through public data portals ...The Hill - 3h -
EU claims ‘positive momentum’ in trade talks with US
Bloc’s trade commissioner in Washington to seek a compromise with Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 3h -
The exasperating state of modern marketing
Why is simple, straightforward clarity beyond so many organisations?Financial Times - 4d -
Republicans retool their 'parents' rights' playbook for the Virginia governor's race
After Glenn Youngkin ran successfully on education and cultural issues four years ago, the GOP is hoping to expand the message ahead of a key 2025 election.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) next year. Republicans ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
House Republican blasts Beyoncé as 'DEI' winner at Grammy Awards
Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah) slammed Beyoncé as a “DEI” winner after winning Best Country Album at the the Grammy Awards. Owens was asked on Friday about what he thought about her win, which ...The Hill - Feb. 9