Mississippi’s attorney general informed the Supreme Court that he believes Roe v. Wade was “egregiously wrong” and urged justices to allow a controversial law in her state banning most abortions after 15 weeks to take effect. Go to Source
A Democratic Texas State Representative accused the state’s Gov. Greg Abbott of playing “political games” with state facemask mandates and was widely panned on social media for being one of the maskless lawmakers who fled to Washington, D.C. Go to Source
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., likened Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Reps. Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan to WWE wrestlers, suggesting that in front of cameras they are merely putting on a show for their fans. Go to Source
President Biden signed a bipartisan bill Thursday to redirect funding for the existing Victims of Crime Act so that more money is allocated to programs for victim support. Go to Source
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday told recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) that the Biden administration will take “action” in response to a court ruling that determined the 2012 program is illegal and she renewed calls for Congress to pass a pathway to citizenship. Go to Source
Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, tore into President Biden’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) amid the tied committee vote to advance her nomination. Go to Source
Jen Psaki defended Hunter Biden’s plans to meet with potential buyers of his art, saying the buyers will be anonymous, which will prevent appearance of any “undue influence” in the administration. Go to Source
Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, warned that the removal of sanctions from the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline is a “serious misstep” as the Ukrainian president’s visit with President Biden was announced. Go to Source
The Biden administration announced $3 billion in community grants as part of the American Rescue Plan, saying anyone who applies for a grant must demonstrate that “equity” is part of the proposal. Go to Source
McAuliffe released his new ad, entitled “Because of You,” on Thursday, which claims he made a “record investment in education” during his previous term governing the Old Dominion. Go to Source
