Indiana Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the state's largest hospital system for violating patient privacy laws, in response to a doctor's public sharing of the story of a 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion. The lawsuit seeks disciplinary legal action against the doctor and the hospital system has not yet responded. The case has sparked a debate over the privacy of medical records and the rights of patients to keep their information private.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the Capitol on Thursday to meet with senators and discuss the Biden administration's request for $13.1 billion in additional military funding for Ukraine. Congress is divided on the issue, and the meeting is an opportunity for senators to discuss their views with Zelenskyy before he meets with President Biden at the White House.
The White House has sent a team to Detroit to help resolve the strike between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three auto companies. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell believes this is the most significant negotiation she has witnessed in her lifetime, as it is about the future of the auto industry, workers, and wages. Sperling and Su have been engaging with the parties by phone for weeks and are now in Detroit to help end the walkout, with the White House hoping for a resolution soon.
Former President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange with new "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker this week, discussing a range of legal issues and his role in the Jan. 6 attack. Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, noted the importance of both parties coming together to find a solution to the looming government shutdown. Trump and his party face a difficult task ahead as they seek to win the GOP presidential nomination and challenge the Democrats in the upcoming election.
On Saturday night, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy was fatally shot in an ambush outside of the Palmdale sheriff's station. Sheriff Robert Luna identified the victim as Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, and said it appears he was targeted simply because "he was in uniform." The area is currently taped off as authorities investigate the incident and search for the suspect, and anyone with information is asked to contact them.
Post-tropical cyclone Lee brought strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm surge to parts of New England and southeastern Canada this weekend, resulting in one death in Searsport, Maine. The storm had maximum sustained wind speeds of 70 miles per hour when it made landfall in Nova Scotia, just a few miles short of the threshold necessary for a Category 1 hurricane. The storm is now weakening and officials have withdrawn some warnings, expecting it to disappear early this week.
Drew Barrymore has announced that her talk show will not be returning due to backlash from her decision to resume production amid the Hollywood writers strike. Rosie O'Donnell shared an essay from Elizabeth Grey on her Instagram page which suggested Barrymore should stop asking audiences to cross the picket line. CBS Media Ventures voiced their support for Barrymore's decision to reverse course and respect the strike.
Kim Jong Un recently visited Russia for a six-day trip, during which he and President Vladimir Putin discussed North Korea's nuclear weapons program, economic sanctions, and ways to strengthen economic ties. The visit has raised concerns about potential weapons transfer deals between the two countries, and is seen as a sign of the strengthening relationship between Russia and North Korea.