The Society of Family Planning's report reveals that medication abortions provided by virtual-only providers have increased by 136% since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion in June 2022. Total abortions decreased by 2%, and the Guttmacher Institute found that medication abortions already accounted for more than half of all US abortions in 2020. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled to preserve but narrow access to an abortion pill across the U.S., and the rate of medication abortions is likely to continue to rise.
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Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman, was arrested Friday in connection with the leak of classified documents. An FBI affidavit revealed that Teixeira had searched for the word “leak” on his government computer on the same day the first media reports about the leak were published. Teixeira appeared in court Friday, where he was charged with possessing classified documents and national defense materials. It remains unclear what consequences he may face if convicted.
The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an emergency dispute over a Texas judge's ruling which prevents pregnant women from obtaining the key abortion drug mifepristone by mail. The Justice Department argues that the ruling countermands the FDA's scientific judgment and would make it more difficult for women to access the drug, particularly in rural areas. The Supreme Court has yet to respond to the motion, which if accepted, would put the lower court ruling on hold and allow women to continue to access the drug by mail.
Key takeaways: GOP lawmakers are continuing to push for restrictions on abortion access. Republican presidential contenders must balance the party base that favors outlawing the…
Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Michael Riley was sentenced to 120 days of home incarceration and two years of probation for offering advice to a rioter and deleting messages when contacted by the FBI. Logan Barnhart, a 42-year-old pipelayer from Michigan, was sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting police at the Capitol during the attack. Judge Amy Berman Jackson took into account Riley's job loss, health issues, and lack of criminal history in delivering the sentence, and noted the seriousness of Barnhart's actions and the need to deter similar behavior in the future.
On Tuesday, a massive fire broke out at a recycling facility in Indiana, causing thousands of people to evacuate due to concerns of toxic fumes. Documents revealed that the site had been cited for building violations, including several fire hazards. As of Thursday, the fire has been extinguished and the cause is still under investigation. Local officials are urging businesses to ensure that their facilities are up to code and that safety protocols are in place to prevent similar disasters from occurring in the future.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida has experienced a historic amount of rainfall this week, resulting in massive flooding, road closures, and disruption to the city. Hundreds of residents have been forced to seek shelter in emergency shelters, and there have been 900 calls for service to the city's fire department. The National Weather Service has reported an additional 2 to 3 inches of rain on Thursday, and the full extent of the damage is still unknown.
The FBI has arrested 21-year-old Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, in connection with an investigation into the alleged unauthorized removal, retention, and transmission of classified national defense information. The documents that were leaked are believed to include sensitive information about the Ukraine war and Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced the arrest. Teixeira was arrested without incident and the US government is investigating the incident further.