A U.S. District Judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has suspended the FDA's approval of abortion pills, sparking outrage among Congressional Democrats. Chuck Schumer has urged Republicans to speak out against the ruling, while President Joe Biden has said his administration will file an appeal. Republicans in Congress have yet to respond to the ruling.
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China has launched a three-day military exercise around Taiwan, dubbed "United Sharp Sword", in response to a meeting between Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taipei last week. The drills are a “serious warning” against the Taiwan separatist forces’ collusion with external forces, and are expected to conclude on Monday. The exercises are seen as a warning to the island’s government and are a necessary move to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
A federal judge in Texas has issued a stay on the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortions, which has been met with criticism from abortion rights advocates. The U.S. Department of Justice and President Joe Biden have both released statements in response to the ruling, and the DOJ has filed an appeal and is seeking an immediate stay of the decision. The outcome of the DOJ's appeal could set a precedent for future cases and have a significant impact on access to abortion services in the United States.
A federal judge has issued an injunction suspending the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, potentially impacting access to medication abortions nationwide. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the FDA's two-decade-old approval of the drug violated a federal rule and was unlawful. The government has a week to appeal the decision, which could have far-reaching implications for abortion access in the United States.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has requested testimony from Matthew Colangelo, a former Manhattan prosecutor, as part of an investigation into the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The subpoena is the latest move by Republicans to investigate the Manhattan District Attorney's office, with the committee previously requesting documents from the New York State Attorney General's office. It is unclear how Colangelo will respond to the subpoena, but the investigation is likely to continue.
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones to be Reinstated to Legislature After Protest Against Gun Violence
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones to be Reinstated to Legislature After Protest Against Gun Violence
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones (D) and his colleague, Rep. Justin Pearson (D), were expelled from the House of Representatives on Thursday after protesting gun violence in response to a mass shooting. The Nashville Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss an interim replacement for Jones' seat and is expected to vote to reinstate him, showing support for his stance on gun control. This decision is a victory for gun control advocates in the state, demonstrating the council's commitment to standing up for its constituents.
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Tennessee on Friday to show her support for the "Tennessee Three" - Reps. Justin Jones and London Lamar, both African American, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, who is white - who were expelled from the state House in retaliation for their role in a protest calling for more gun control. Harris will meet with the expelled lawmakers and young people advocating for tougher gun control laws. The expulsion has been widely condemned by gun control advocates, raising questions about the state's commitment to protecting the rights of its citizens.
Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel two Democratic lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, for participating in an unauthorized protest against gun violence on the chamber floor. Governor Bill Lee has called for a special election to fill the vacant seats, and the Tennessee Three have been invited to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Rep. Gloria Johnson survived the expulsion vote by one vote.